reluctance
Zurückhaltung · Zögern · Widerwillen
A feeling of not wanting to do something, even though you may have to do it.
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Examples
Her reluctance was evident during the meeting.noun
Ihre Zurückhaltung war während der Besprechung deutlich.
Her reluctance to join the team surprised everyone.noun
Ihre Zurückhaltung, dem Team beizutreten, überraschte alle.
His reluctance delayed the final decision.noun
Sein Zögern verzögerte die endgültige Entscheidung.
We noticed his reluctance to ask for help.noun
Wir bemerkten sein Zögern, um Hilfe zu bitten.
The child's reluctance came from fear of failure.noun
Das Zögern des Kindes kam von der Angst vor dem Scheitern.
Despite her reluctance, she spoke honestly.noun
Trotz ihres Widerwillens sprach sie ehrlich.
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