Norwegian English Dictionary

Norsk - English

motvilje in English:

1. reluctance reluctance


We noticed his reluctance to testify.
Falling sales are discouraging hiring, which is adding to consumers' reluctance to spend.
Perhaps his reluctance stems from the fact...
He feels no reluctance in acknowledging errors.
Japanese students seem not merely to be extremely reserved, but to have at times almost a complete reluctance to speak.
Their reluctance to increase the EU budget is quite understandable.
I senced no reluctance
He can understand American's reluctance to travel outside their country
Now that the moment had come he sensed her reluctance to begin, not, he thought, out of embarrassment or regret that she had initiated the encounter, but because what she had to say was important and she needed to find the right words.
The apparent reluctance of Vogue to engage with genuinely disabled models offers a snapshot of society’s problem
I'm sure you can understand my reluctance to discuss past patients.
It seemed to change its path with the greatest of reluctance.
In an effort to overcome my reluctance they lent me an English edition
This translates directly into decreased interest among the public in politics and reluctance to get involved in political actions.
He showed a great reluctance to help me.