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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