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more reluctantly

[mɔːr rɪˈlʌktəntli]
adverb
mais relutantemente
1. with greater unwillingness or hesitation; showing more resistance or disinclination to do something
He agreed to the proposal more reluctantly than his colleagues.
Ele concordou com a proposta mais relutantemente do que seus colegas.
2. in a manner indicating stronger resistance or lack of enthusiasm
She more reluctantly admitted her mistake after being confronted with evidence.
Ela mais relutantemente admitiu seu erro depois de ser confrontada com as provas.
Synonyms
more unwillinglymore hesitantlymore reluctantlywith greater reluctancemore resistantly
Antonyms
more eagerlymore willinglymore enthusiasticallymore readily

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mais relutantemente
Standard usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
mais relutantemente
Standard usage in European Portuguese; may also use 'com mais relutância'

Related Idioms & Phrases

with a heavy heart
drag one's feet
against one's will
with reservations
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