How is the word réticent translated from French to English

English translation
averse
adjective

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

Strongly disliking or unwilling to do something.

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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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