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reluctance meaning in Tamil

தயக்கம் tayakkam

/ɹɪˈlʌktəns/

reluctance in Tamil: தயக்கம் (tayakkam). In English, reluctance means unwillingness to do something.

Tamil words for reluctance

unwillingness to do something
தயக்கம் tayakkam
hesitancy in taking some action
தயக்கம் tayakkam

English meaning of reluctance

  1. noun Unwillingness to do something.
  2. noun Hesitancy in taking some action.
  3. noun Defiance, disobedience.
  4. noun That property of a magnetic circuit analogous to resistance in an electric circuit.

Full definition of reluctance

reluctance in a sentence

  • Our new dog shows reluctance to go on walks, preferring to be indoors.

reluctance in other languages

Questions about reluctance in Tamil

What is the meaning of reluctance in Tamil?
Reluctance in Tamil is தயக்கம் (tayakkam).
reluctance என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Reluctance: தயக்கம் (tayakkam).
What does reluctance mean in English?
Reluctance means unwillingness to do something.

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