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express reluctance
[ɪkˈspres rɪˈlʌktəns]
verb phrase
expressar relutância
1.
to clearly communicate unwillingness or hesitation about doing something
She expressed reluctance about attending the meeting.
Ela expressou relutância em participar da reunião.
2.
to show or state resistance or doubt toward a proposed action or idea
The team expressed reluctance to accept the new working hours.
O time expressou relutância em aceitar os novos horários de trabalho.
Synonyms
voice hesitation
show reluctance
express doubt
indicate unwillingness
manifest resistance
state reservations
Antonyms
express enthusiasm
show eagerness
demonstrate willingness
voice approval
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
expressar relutância
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar relutância
commonly used variant
São Paulo
manifestar hesitação
alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
expressar relutância
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
have reservations about
have second thoughts
drag one's feet
show the white feather
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