Reluctance Definition

rĭ-lŭktəns
noun
The fact or state of being reluctant; unwillingness.
Webster's New World
Opposition; revolt.
Webster's New World
The resistance offered to magnetic flux by a magnetic circuit, equal to the magnetomotive force divided by the magnetic flux: similar to the resistance in an electric circuit.
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Unwillingness to do something.

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Hesitancy in taking some action.

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Noun

Singular:
reluctance
Plural:
reluctances

Reluctance Sentence Examples

  • With some reluctance, mostly from Martha this time, we agreed.

  • He tossed in a hint of reluctance, just for good measure.

  • There was evidence of her reluctance to discuss some element of the accident.

  • Burgess spoke in a low tone but showed no reluctance to talk.

  • We need to overcome this reluctance to talk openly.

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Words Starting With

RREREL

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ECENCE

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