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Meaning of "reluctancy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RELUCTANCY

reluctancy  [rɪˈlʌktənsɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RELUCTANCY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Reluctancy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RELUCTANCY


accountancy
əˈkaʊntənsɪ
attractancy
əˈtræktənsɪ
captaincy
ˈkæptənsɪ
chieftaincy
ˈtʃiːftənsɪ
competency
ˈkɒmpɪtənsɪ
consistency
kənˈsɪstənsɪ
constancy
ˈkɒnstənsɪ
consultancy
kənˈsʌltənsɪ
expectancy
ɪkˈspɛktənsɪ
hesitancy
ˈhɛzɪtənsɪ
impotency
ˈɪmpətənsɪ
inconsistency
ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsɪ
inconstancy
ɪnˈkɒnstənsɪ
inexpectancy
ˌɪnɪkˈspektənsɪ
intermittency
ˌɪntəˈmɪtənsɪ
irritancy
ˈɪrɪtənsɪ
latency
ˈleɪtənsɪ
militancy
ˈmɪlɪtənsɪ
patency
ˈpeɪtənsɪ
potency
ˈpəʊtənsɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RELUCTANCY

relocation allowance
relocation costs
relocation expenses
relocator
relock
relook
relubricate
relubrication
relucent
reluct
reluctance
reluctant
reluctantly
reluctate
reluctation
reluctivities
reluctivity
relume
relumine
rely

WORDS THAT END LIKE RELUCTANCY

acceptancy
adjutancy
blatancy
concubitancy
dilatancy
dubitancy
excitancy
executancy
exorbitancy
fancy
financial accountancy
importancy
incogitancy
inhabitancy
instancy
latitancy
life expectancy
management consultancy
oscitancy
precipitancy
transmittancy

Synonyms and antonyms of reluctancy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «reluctancy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RELUCTANCY

Find out the translation of reluctancy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of reluctancy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «reluctancy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

reluctancy
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

reluctancy
570 millions of speakers

English

reluctancy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

reluctancy
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

reluctancy
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

reluctancy
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

relutância
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

reluctancy
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

répugnance
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Keengganan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

reluctancy
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

reluctancy
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

reluctancy
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Relung
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

reluctancy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

reluctancy
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अनिच्छा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

isteksizliğine
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

riluttanza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

reluctancy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

reluctancy
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ezitarea
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απροθυμία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

reluctancy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ovillig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

reluctancy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of reluctancy

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RELUCTANCY»

The term «reluctancy» is used very little and occupies the 153.027 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RELUCTANCY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about reluctancy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RELUCTANCY»

Discover the use of reluctancy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to reluctancy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The works ¬of E. Hopkins
But some may say in their hearts, " It is true, indeed, we are convinced, that the work of sin is laborious ; but, yet, there is pleasure in that labour : but to the works of obedience we find reluctancy ; and, to struggle against that, is exceeding ...
Ezelkiel Hopkins, Josiah Pratt, 1809
2
Two treatises: the one, handling the doctrine of Christ's ...
betwixt the ftefi and spirit about this work- Such a reluctancy we find in the humane »j- tttre of Christ about his naturall death . When he saw that hitter cup coming towards him he passionately deprecates it in that thrice re peated Petition  ...
John Brinsley, 1651
3
The works of ... Ezekiel Hopkins, arranged and revised, with ...
But some may say in their hearts, " It is true, indeed, we are convinced, that the work of sin is laborious ; butj yet, there is pleasure in that labour : but to the works of obedience we find reluctancy ; and, to struggle against that, is exceeding ...
Ezekiel Hopkins (bp. of Derry.), Josiah Pratt, 1809
4
The Works of the Right Reverend Father in God, Ezekiel ...
But some may say in their hearts, " It is true, indeed, we are convinced, that the work of sin is laborious ; but, yet, there is pleasure in that labour : but to the works of obedience we find reluctancy ; and, to struggle against that, is exceeding ...
Ezekiel Hopkins, Josiah Pratt, 1809
5
Redemption redeemed: wherein the most glorious Work of the ...
Neither is it true that every one that is born of God sinneth always, when he doth sin, with inward reluctancy. Doubtless, David was not divided in himself, suffered no inward conflict about the committing of those sins lately intimated, ...
John Goodwin, 1840
6
The Works ...
There is not only a general, ruling, prevailing principle in the will against sin, but there is also a secret reluctancy in it against its own act in consenting unto sin. It is true, the soul is not sensible sometimes of this reluctancy, because the present  ...
John Owen, 1851
7
The Spiritual Diary of Emanual Swedenborg
There are, however, vastations which are effected without any reluctancy, but with consent, so that they even desire it ; in this manner some are led until they are vastated, thus without reluctancy, as the hewers of wood, and many others.
Emanuel Swedenborg, Johann Friedrich Immanuel Tafel, 1846
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Publications
Secondly: There is not only a general, ruling, prevailing principle in the will against sin, but there is also a secret reluctancy in it to its own act, in consenting to sin. It is true, the soul is not sensible, sometimes, of this reluctancy, because the ...
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Publication, 1842
9
Looking Unto Jesus: A View of the Everlasting Gospel, Or, ...
But may there not be some reluctancy in this work betwixt the flesh and the spirit? And if so, is it then voluntary? I answer, — Ans. Yes: such a reluctancy we find in the human nature of Christ concerning the cup, that it might "pass from him," ...
Isaac Ambrose, 1832
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Publications
Cotton, ana others did in procuring his sorrowes, was not without some regret, and reluctancy of Conscience, and affeclion, [as David in procuring Uriah's death, or Asa in imprisoning the Prophet.) 36 j For neither was he so innocent, as was ...
Narragansett Club, Providence, 1867

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RELUCTANCY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term reluctancy is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Three biggest additions to the Chicago Bears in 2015
There is also reluctancy from head coach John Fox to start rookies right away (except for former Bear Julius Peppers, also a second-round pick), but those ... «isportsweb.com, Jul 15»
2
Why Lee Cattermole Is Deserving of an England Call-Up
The first and arguably most prominent issue with the reluctancy to call-up Cattermole could stem from his infamous reputation as a 'dirty player'. It's no secret that ... «We Are Hooligans, Jul 15»
3
Real Monarchs drop 1-0 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks, lose in …
But Real Monarchs came out pushing hard for an equalizer, but a confluence of good goalkeeping, bad luck, and early reluctancy left things until the very end. «RSL Soapbox, May 15»
4
Ricky Rayment quits TOWIE amid rumours Geordie Shore girlfriend …
As fans of the show will know, the split was less than amicable and The Mirror's source also claims Ricky and Jess' reluctancy to film together may be another ... «Best Daily, May 15»
5
Premier League Comes Under Fire For Not Giving Youth Players a …
The Premier League has recently been hit hard with some heavy criticism regarding it's teams' reluctancy to field young players. More From EPL. 7/25 - Premier ... «We Are Hooligans, May 15»
6
Bucs Sign Jameis Winston To 4-Year, $25 Million Deal
"And it was something where they had no reluctancy either. It was fairly smooth. We wanted Jameis to start off on the right foot. There's no reason to punish ... «BallerStatus.com, May 15»
7
Fifty Shades Darker: First look at Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey in …
... as Sam Taylor-Johnson sensationally bowed out of the franchise after reportedly struggling to deal with author EL James' reluctancy to share creative control. «Best Daily, Apr 15»
8
Roster moves the Pittsburgh Steelers should make
Combine this with the Steelers documented reluctancy to take care of their own, finding an agreement may be difficult. However, locking up their franchise ... «isportsweb.com, Feb 15»
9
Why Video Games Won't Be a Big Streaming Service Anytime Soon
The reluctancy is tied to several factors, say industry watchers. "For most gamers, one-click buying is much easier for a 99-cent song than a $60 game, and a lot ... «Tech Times, Jan 15»
10
Manufacturers not buying into cloud computing
Despite a reluctancy to invest in cloud, the figures follow a report from the Manufacturing Advisory Service which found that 69 percent of small and medium ... «ComputerworldUK, Dec 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Reluctancy [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/reluctancy>. May 2024 ».
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