“reluctance” in Indonesian
Definition
Perasaan enggan atau tidak ingin melakukan sesuatu; keadaan ragu-ragu sebelum bertindak.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Biasanya digunakan dalam konteks formal atau tulisan. Sering muncul dalam frasa 'with reluctance', 'show reluctance', 'overcome reluctance'. Beda dengan 'refusal' yang lebih tegas menolak.
Examples
He showed reluctance to answer the question.
Dia menunjukkan **keengganan** saat menjawab pertanyaan itu.
Her reluctance was clear when she declined the offer.
**Keengganan**nya terlihat jelas saat menolak tawaran itu.
The child's reluctance to eat vegetables surprised his parents.
**Keengganan** anak itu untuk makan sayur membuat orang tuanya terkejut.
Despite his reluctance, he agreed to help with the project.
Meskipun ada **keengganan**, dia setuju membantu proyek itu.
She signed the contract, but her reluctance was obvious.
Dia menandatangani kontrak, tapi **keengganan**nya terlihat jelas.
There was a little reluctance in his voice when he accepted the invitation.
Ada sedikit **keengganan** dalam suaranya saat menerima undangan itu.