reluctantly
Translation
reluctantly, unwillingly, grudgingly
Examples
He reluctantly agreed to help.
He reluctantly agreed to help.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) reluctantly to do sth. unwillingly He reluctantly agreed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unwillingly, grudgingly; Antonyms: willingly, eagerly
Etymology
From the adjective 'reluctant' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
The '-ly' ending tells you it's an adverb describing how an action is done. It's doing something in a reluctant way.