noun
- unwillingness or hesitation to do something
- the property of a magnetic circuit that opposes the establishment of magnetic flux
Usage: physics; technical
Examples
- She showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
- His reluctance to speak in public was obvious.
- There was some reluctance among voters to support the new policy.
- Despite her initial reluctance, she agreed to help.
- The team’s reluctance to change their strategy cost them the game.
- He overcame his reluctance and asked for assistance.
- The magnetic reluctance of the material affects circuit performance.