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show reluctance
[/ʃoʊ rɪˈlʌktəns/]
verb phrase
mostrar relutância
1.
to demonstrate unwillingness or hesitation to do something
She showed reluctance to accept the new job offer.
Ela mostrou relutância em aceitar a nova oferta de emprego.
2.
to express doubt or resistance about a particular action or decision
The committee showed reluctance to approve the budget increase.
O comitê mostrou relutância em aprovar o aumento do orçamento.
Synonyms
show hesitation
show unwillingness
be reluctant
resist
balk at
hold back
Antonyms
show eagerness
show willingness
embrace
accept readily
jump at the chance
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
mostrar relutância
most common usage
Brazil
mostrar desconfiança
alternative with emphasis on distrust
Portugal
manifestar relutância
more formal alternative
Portugal
mostrar resistência
emphasis on resistance
Related Idioms & Phrases
drag one's feet
drag one's heels
be on the fence
have cold feet
put up resistance
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