reluctantly
adverbUK /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
US /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
Doing something in a way that shows you do not really want to do it.
She reluctantly gave her brother a piece of her cake.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Doing something slowly and with doubt because you are not sure about it.
He reluctantly raised his hand to answer the question.
3. Agreeing to something only after someone asks you more than once.
They reluctantly agreed to stay a little longer.
4. Doing a task with little enthusiasm or eagerness.
She reluctantly cleaned her room before dinner.