Synonyms for reluctantly
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a reluctant or hesitant manner.
Example sentences
- grudgingly Tom grudgingly accepted the money Mary offered him.
- hesitantly William hesitantly waved at the policeman.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| reluctantly | rising | |
| grudgingly | rising | |
| hesitantly | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- grudgingly3, hesitantly4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (grudgingly3 = 3 syllables).