Unwillingness to do something.
Our new dog shows reluctance to go on walks, preferring to be indoors.
Hesitancy in taking some action.
Defiance, disobedience.
No more be mention’d then of violence / Against our selves, and wilful barrenness, / That cuts us off fom hope, and favours onely / Rancor and pride, impatience and despite, / Reluctance against God and his just yoke / Laid on our Necks.
From reluct + -ance.
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