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What are some words similar to reluctant?

Here are some words similar to "reluctant," categorized by nuance:

General Hesitation:

* Unwilling

* Disinclined

* Averse

* Loath

* Leery

* Dubious

* Apprehensive

* Wary

* Hesitant

* Ambivalent

Reluctance Due to Fear or Dislike:

* Afraid

* Apprehensive

* Dreading

* Reluctant

* Uncomfortable

* Resistant

* Resistant

* Repugnant

Reluctance Due to Lack of Enthusiasm:

* Indifferent

* Apathetic

* Uninterested

* unenthusiastic

* Tepid

* Half-hearted

Reluctance Due to Feeling Forced:

* Coerced

* Compelled

* Obliged

* Pressured

More Formal/Literary:

* Disposed

* Reticent

* Unresponsive

* Demurring

* Inclinable

The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the desired tone.

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