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Meanings of reluctantly in inglés

In a reluctant or unwilling manner.

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Examples for "unwillingly"
Examples for "unwillingly"
1
Willingly or unwillingly, they followed their instructions, said political commentator Ricardo Avila.
Reuters
2
Bernard was turning toward him, drawn unwillingly into the combat of words.
The Secret Eleanor
3
In the winter season he moved unwillingly to the house in town.
Island beneath the sea
4
Young Mr. Featherstone has, willingly or unwillingly, become part of their plans.
The hunchback assignments
5
Jewdwine pushed out his lips in the manner of one unwillingly dubious.
The Divine Fire
Usage of reluctantly in inglés
1
And the Government reluctantly agreed to facilitate it, subject to possible amendments.
The Irish Times
2
Many South Africans are somewhat reluctantly feeling a sense of hope today.
The South African
3
He started up his car without a problem and, reluctantly, headed home.
While galileo preys
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These countries have reluctantly supported sanctions to punish Iran and North Korea.
Reuters
5
Swimming in the sea had to wait until we reluctantly left Mylopotamos.
The Guardian
6
Then, reluctantly, 'A land west of the region you name Seven Cities.
Stonewielder
7
The girl turned the idea over in her mind, and said reluctantly:
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Complete
8
But reluctantly, he agreed and said I could wait by the fire.
Desert places: a novel of terror
9
George reluctantly accepted that he would not be introduced to Chomolungma today.
Paths of glory
10
Lex left reluctantly to go home and start packing for her move.
Sushi for one?
11
I led the way in, and the others followed reluctantly after me.
Hex and the city
12
But the essence of her message was clear when Raphael nodded reluctantly.
Iron lace
13
There are indications the Government is, somewhat reluctantly, moving in that direction.
The Irish Times
14
At first it forms a cohesive mass that changes its shape reluctantly.
On food and cooking: the science and lore of the kitchen
15
Somewhat reluctantly, Tekla relaxed her grip and allowed Sean to float free.
Seveneves
16
Sadly and reluctantly was the order given to hoist the boat in.
A Simpleton
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Reluctantly across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common
Ireland
Common