Synonyms & related words for reluctance

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of reluctance — including disinclination, hesitancy, unwillingness, refusal, indisposition, recalcitrance. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to reluctance

Explore words related to reluctance — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include hesitation, hesitance, reticence, reluctant, uneager, loath, unwilling, willingness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for reluctance

Common synonyms for reluctance include disinclination, hesitancy, unwillingness, refusal, indisposition, recalcitrance, aversion, distaste — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does reluctance come from?

The word reluctance breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: re-, from Latin re (“back”); and -luct, from Latin luctor (“struggle, wrestle”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.