reluctant

/rɪˈlʌktənt/
adjective
  1. Unwilling and hesitant to do something; feeling or showing doubt about doing something.
    • She was reluctant to leave the warm house on a cold morning.
    • The student gave a reluctant answer when the teacher called on him.
    • Many people are reluctant to try new foods when traveling.
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