reluctance
nounUK /rɪˈlʌktəns/
US /rɪˈlʌktəns/
A feeling of not wanting to do something.
She showed reluctance to speak in front of the class.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In physics, the resistance of a magnetic circuit to magnetic flux.
The iron core lowers the reluctance of the magnetic path.
3. A slow or hesitant manner of acting.
He agreed with noticeable reluctance.
4. An objection or unwillingness to accept something.
There was reluctance among the staff to adopt the new rules.