noun
- the quality or state of being reluctant; unwillingness or hesitation to do something
Usage: less common than ‘reluctance’
Examples
- His reluctancy to speak in public was evident during the presentation.
- The team showed reluctancy to adopt the new software system.
- Despite her reluctancy, she agreed to take on the additional responsibilities.
- The student’s reluctancy to participate in group discussions concerned the teacher.
- There was a general reluctancy among voters to support the controversial measure.
- Her reluctancy to trust others stemmed from past disappointments.