reluctant to do

reluctant to (do something)

Unwilling, hesitant, or disinclined to do something. I was reluctant to sign over the creative rights to my music, but they were offering me a pretty heft sum in return. Sarah is a little reluctant to try something new. My dad has always been reluctant to admit when something is his fault.
See also: reluctant
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

reluctant to do something

unwilling to do something; not wanting to do something. David was reluctant to admit his mistakes. Although reluctant to appear in court, the witness was ordered to by subpoena.
See also: reluctant
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • reluctant
  • reluctant to (do something)
  • can't be bothered
  • (one) can't be arsed
  • can't be arsed
  • disinclined
  • disinclined to
  • disinclined to (do something)
  • CBA
  • mealy
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