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Monday, 29 November 2010

Words in the News - reluctant

reluctant

Not eager; unwilling; disinclined.
Synonym: averse, disinclined, indisposed, loath, unwilling.

Examples from wsj.com:
"Mr. Shaibani said Dubai is reluctant to sell assets, given current market conditions."
"Maher also said he was "reluctant to talk about an immediate relief rally" in the currency, noting that investors remain nervous about Portugal."

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