Meaning of Word:
- Reluctant (Hindi: अनिच्छुक, हिचकिचाने वाला) refers to a feeling or attitude of unwillingness or resistance to doing something.
Etymology:
- The word “reluctant” comes from the Latin word reluctari, meaning “to struggle against.” It is formed by combining the prefix re- (meaning “against”) and luctari (meaning “to struggle”).
Detailed Explanation:
- Reluctant refers to a person’s state of hesitation, resistance, or unwillingness to take a particular action or decision. It typically indicates a sense of reluctance or unwillingness to engage in an activity or to accept a situation. A reluctant person might show signs of hesitation, discomfort, or disinterest when faced with a task, even if it is expected or necessary.
Examples:
- वह अनिच्छुक था, लेकिन उसे अंततः प्रस्ताव स्वीकार करना पड़ा।
(He was reluctant, but he had to accept the offer in the end.) - उसने काम शुरू करने में हिचकिचाहट महसूस की, क्योंकि वह इससे अनिच्छुक था।
(He felt reluctant to start the task because he was unwilling to do it.)
Synonyms with Explanation:
- Unwilling (अनिच्छुक): A synonym for reluctant, meaning not ready or inclined to do something.
- Hesitant (हिचकिचाने वाला): Refers to someone who is uncertain or unsure about taking action, similar to being reluctant.
- Averse (नाराज): A synonym indicating a strong opposition or reluctance to something, usually due to personal dislike or discomfort.
Few Related Terms:
- Indifferent (उदासीन): Lack of interest or concern, which may lead to reluctance in engaging.
- Resistant (प्रतिरोधक): Refers to the ability to resist or refuse, similar to reluctance.
- Disinclined (अनिच्छुक): Not wanting to do something; a slight reluctance.
Antonyms with Explanation:
- Willing (इच्छुक): Refers to a person who is ready or eager to do something, opposite of reluctant.
- Eager (उत्सुक): Showing strong interest or enthusiasm to do something, contrasting with reluctance.
- Agreeable (सहमत): Someone who is happy or content with doing something, the opposite of reluctant.
Other Words Started with Main Word:
- Reluctance (अनिच्छा): The noun form of reluctant, meaning the unwillingness or resistance to do something.
- Reluctantly (अनिच्छा से): The adverb form, describing how someone does something unwillingly or with hesitation.
