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express unwillingness
[ɪkˈspres ʌnˈwɪlɪŋnəs]
verb phrase
expressar relutância
1.
to clearly communicate or make known one's lack of desire or refusal to do something
She expressed unwillingness to attend the meeting.
Ela expressou relutância em participar da reunião.
2.
to verbally indicate resistance or reluctance toward a particular action or proposal
He expressed unwillingness to compromise on the issue.
Ele expressou indisposição em fazer concessões no assunto.
NYC Slang
express pushback
Synonyms
express reluctance
show resistance
voice opposition
indicate refusal
manifest disinclination
Antonyms
express willingness
show eagerness
demonstrate enthusiasm
voice approval
indicate acceptance
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
expressar relutância
most commonly used variant
São Paulo
expressar indisposição
alternative formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
manifestar desinteresse
colloquial alternative
Portugal
expressar contrariedade
European Portuguese preference
Related Idioms & Phrases
put one's foot down
turn one's nose up at something
be loath to do something
have no stomach for something
draw the line
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