reluctation

/rɪˌlʌkˈteɪʃən/
noun
  1. A feeling of unwillingness or hesitation to do something.
    • She felt a strong reluctation about leaving her hometown.
    • The team's reluctation to adopt new technology slowed their progress.
    • His reluctation to speak in public cost him the promotion.
  2. An instance of resisting or opposing something.
    • Despite his reluctation, he eventually agreed to help.
    • The company faced reluctation from employees when changing the dress code.
    • The child's reluctation to eat vegetables was a daily struggle.
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