English dictionary

reluctance

/r/I/'l/@/kt/@/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

noun.phenomenon

Source: WordNet 3.0
a certain degree of unwillingness

noun.attribute

Examples
A reluctance to commit himself.

Synonyms disinclination hesitancy hesitation indisposition

Source: WordNet 3.0
The state or quality of being reluctant; repugnance; aversion of mind; unwillingness; -- often followed by an infinitive, or by <i>to</i> and a noun, formerly sometimes by <i>against</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913
Magnetic resistance, being equal to the ratio of magnetomotive force to magnetic flux.

noun

Source: webster1913