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   Reluctant , a. [L. reluctans, -antis, p. pr. of reluctari. See Reluct.]
   Striving against; opposed in desire; unwilling; disinclined; loth.
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   Reluctant, but in vain.
   Milton.
   
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   Reluctant now I touched the trembling string.
   Tickell.
   
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   Proceeding from an unwilling mind; granted with reluctance; as, reluctant obedience.
   Mitford.
   
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   Syn. -- Averse; unwilling; loth; disinclined; repugnant; backward; coy. See Averse.
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