adv

reluctantly

rih-LUHK-tuhnt-lee

adv

In an unwilling or hesitant way.

"He reluctantly handed over his car keys to the valet."

"She reluctantly agreed to work the extra shift."

How to Use Reluctantly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something while clearly not wanting to.

more reluctantly comparative, most reluctantly superlative

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He _____ handed over his car keys to the valet.

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