reluctantly
Translation
unwillingly, hesitantly
Examples
She reluctantly agreed to help.
She unwillingly agreed to help.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) reluctantly to do (sth.) unwillingly She reluctantly agreed to help.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unwillingly, grudgingly; Antonyms: willingly, eagerly
Etymology
The adverb form of the adjective 'reluctant', formed by adding the suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This describes *how* an action is done. If you are 'reluctant', you do things 'reluctantly'.