Synonyms of the word

reluctance

• n. Unwillingness to do something.
• n. Hesitancy in taking some action.
• n. (physics) That property of a magnetic circuit analogous to resistance in an electric circuit.

disinclination

• n. The state of being disinclined; want of propensity, desire, or affection; slight aversion or dislike;…

hesitancy

• n. A pausing or halting before beginning a task, often as a result of some fear or uncertainty about the…

hesitation

• n. An act of hesitating.
• n. doubt; vacillation.
• n. A faltering in speech; stammering.

indisposition

• n. A mild illness, the state of being indisposed.
• n. A state of not being disposed to do something; disinclination; unwillingness.
• n. A bad mood or disposition.

involuntariness

• n. The state of being involuntary; unwillingness; automatism.

unwillingness

• n. The property of being unwilling.