Synonyms for reluctantly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : ri-luhk-tuhnt

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈlʌk tənt

Définition of reluctantly

Origin : "unwilling," 1660s, from Latin reluctantem (nominative reluctans), present participle of reluctari (see reluctance). Related: Reluctantly. Cf. Spanish reluchante, Italian riluttante.

adv under protest

Example sentences :

Slowly and reluctantly, the sailors took their places, for Robert was a favorite with them.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

The youth sat down as directed, but reluctantly and with diffidence.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Reluctantly, apathetically, the Leopard Woman's men got to their feet.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

"If you're so set on it, I'll see about your position this afternoon," conceded Martin reluctantly.
Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius

Slowly and reluctantly I yielded to the fascinations of Florence Lascelles.
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

She drew her veil around her, and passed slowly and reluctantly from the chamber.
Extract from : « Leila, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Reluctantly, and as if in pain, the sick lady put out her hand.
Extract from : « Welsh Fairy Tales » by William Elliott Griffis

"No," reluctantly answered the little fellow, glancing about him.
Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger

And why is her own reliance on my honour so late and so reluctantly shown?
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

It was too late to continue our search that day and we reluctantly returned to camp.
Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace

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