relutância
[ʁe.lu.ˈtɐ̃.sjɐ]
nounfemininepl: relutâncias
reluctance
1. The quality of being unwilling or disinclined to do something; resistance or opposition to an action or idea
He showed great reluctance to accept the new job offer.
Ele mostrou grande relutância em aceitar a oferta de novo emprego.
2. In physics, the opposition to the flow of magnetic flux in a circuit, analogous to electrical resistance
The reluctance of the magnetic circuit affects the inductance of the coil.
A relutância do circuito magnético afeta a indutância da bobina.
3. Hesitation or reluctant behavior; unwillingness
With some reluctance, she agreed to participate in the project.
Com certa relutância, ela concordou em participar do projeto.
Related Idioms & Phrases
sem relutância - without hesitation, willingly
com relutância - reluctantly, unwillingly
vencer a relutância - to overcome reluctance
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