reluctant reluctant /riːˈlʌktənt/

adjective

1. () Unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom  ( loath , loth , reluctant )
   unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
    A reluctant smile
   a reluctant smile
    Loath to admit a mistake
   loath to admit a mistake
   
2. () Disinclined to become involved  ( reluctant )
   disinclined to become involved
    They were usually reluctant to socialize
   they were usually reluctant to socialize
    Reluctant to help
   reluctant to help
   
3. () Not eager  ( reluctant )
   not eager
    Foreigners stubbornly reluctant to accept our ways
   foreigners stubbornly reluctant to accept our ways
    Fresh from college and reluctant for the moment to marry him
   fresh from college and reluctant for the moment to marry him