reluctance

S2 W2

BrE /ˈrel.ə.təns/ AmE /ˈrɛl.ə.təns/

noun en → es

1 UNWILLINGNESS [uncountable] B1

the unwillingness to do something or the state of being unwilling

reacio, renuencia, resistencia

  • a reluctance to do sth

Collocations reluctance to change · reluctance to accept

  • There was a noticeable reluctance among the staff to adopt new procedures.

    Hubo una notable renuencia entre el personal para adoptar nuevas normas.

2 OPPOSITION [uncountable] B1

a feeling of opposition or unwillingness towards something

resistencia, oposición

  • reluctance to do sth

Collocations reluctance to agree · reluctance to participate

  • The company showed a reluctance to invest in new technology.

    La empresa mostró una resistencia para invertir en nuevas tecnologías.