\Re*luc"tant\ (-tant), a. [L. reluctans, -antis, p.
pr. of reluctari. See {Reluct}.]
1. Striving against; opposed in desire; unwilling;
   disinclined; loth.
         Reluctant, but in vain.               --Milton.
         Reluctant now I touched the trembling string.
                                               --Tickell.
2. Proceeding from an unwilling mind; granted with
   reluctance; as, reluctant obedience. --Mitford.
Syn: Averse; unwilling; loth; disinclined; repugnant;
     backward; coy. See {Averse}.