adverb

reluctantly

unwillingly, hesitantly

She reluctantly agreed to help.

She unwillingly agreed to help.

((verb)) reluctantly to do (sth.) unwillingly She reluctantly agreed to help.

Synonyms: unwillingly, grudgingly; Antonyms: willingly, eagerly

The adverb form of the adjective 'reluctant', formed by adding the suffix '-ly'.

This describes *how* an action is done. If you are 'reluctant', you do things 'reluctantly'.

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