Synonyms for Reluctance & Similar Words

Definition of reluctance

noun
  1. (physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
  2. a certain degree of unwillingness; "a reluctance to commit himself"; "his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition"; "after some hesitation he agreed"

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