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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
unwillinglyreluctantlywith hesitationgrudginglywith reservation
Antonyms
eagerlywillinglyenthusiasticallygladly

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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