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B1 — Intermediateadjective

riluttante

reluctant

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

restioesitantetitubantecontrario

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

disponibilevolenterosoentusiastapronto

Usage note

'Restio' = reluctant/resistant (especially to change). 'Titubante' = hesitant/wavering. 'Esitante' = hesitating. 'Volenteroso' = willing/eager, a positive opposite.

Example

"Era riluttante ad accettare l'offerta di lavoro."

"She was reluctant to accept the job offer."

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