How is the word réticent translated from French to English

Qui n'aime pas du tout faire quelque chose ou s'y refuse.

Strongly disliking or unwilling to do something.

adjective
English translation
averse

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  • Il est réticent à prendre des risques avec l'argent. He is averse to taking risks with money.

  • Es-tu réticent à travailler le week-end ? Are you averse to working weekends?

  • Beaucoup de gens sont réticents au changement. Many people are averse to change.

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How is “réticent” translated from French?
“réticent” translates into English as “averse”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “réticent” mean?
Meaning of “réticent”: Qui n'aime pas du tout faire quelque chose ou s'y refuse. In English — “averse”.
What part of speech is “réticent”?
“réticent” is an adjective.
Where can I see examples with “réticent”?
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