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with reluctance
[wɪð rɪˈlʌktəns]
adverbial phrase
com relutância
1.
in a manner showing unwillingness or disinclination to do something
He agreed to the proposal with reluctance.
Ele concordou com a proposta com relutância.
2.
showing hesitation or resistance despite eventual compliance
She accepted the job offer with reluctance.
Ela aceitou a oferta de emprego com relutância.
Synonyms
unwillingly
reluctantly
with hesitation
grudgingly
with reservation
Antonyms
eagerly
willingly
enthusiastically
gladly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
com relutância
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
com relutância
standard usage
São Paulo
com relutância
standard usage
Portugal
com relutância
standard usage; also 'a contragosto'
Related Idioms & Phrases
drag one's feet
go along with something against one's will
a bitter pill to swallow
under protest
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