Translation of "réticent" to English

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Dictionary translations for "réticent"

réticent adjective

réticent / réticente / réticents / réticentes

reticent [ˈretɪsənt] (réticent)

disinclined (hésitant)

Contexts with "réticent"

Malgré son intelligence, il est toujours réticent à donner son point de vue. For all his cleverness, he is always reluctant to give his views.

La mère était réticente à l'idée de laisser ses enfants seuls. The mother was reluctant to leave her children alone.

Il était réticent à dépenser de l'argent pour une chose comme ça. He grudged spending money on such a thing.

Le procureur du district est réticent à poursuivre à cause de l'insuffisance des preuves. The district attorney is unwilling to proceed due to insufficient evidence.

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