reluctantly

adverb

UK/rɪˈlʌk.tᵊnt.li/
US/rɪˈlʌk.tᵊnt.li/

Definitions of reluctantly adverb

  1. C1

    in a way that indicates a lack of willingness to do something, resulting in slow or hesitant action

    • She reluctantly accepted the difficult assignment.

    • He reluctantly admitted his mistake.

    • The students reluctantly completed the extra homework.