reluctantly
/ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/ adverb C1- In a reluctant or hesitant manner.
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“If it be so,” replied the magistrate, “rely upon every reparation being made; meanwhile, I am the bearer of an order of arrest, and although I most reluctantly perform the task assigned me, it must, nevertheless, be fulfilled.
The expiring Lion said, “I have reluctantly brooked the insults of the brave, but to be compelled to endure such treatment from thee, a disgrace to Nature, is indeed to die a double death.”
“Anne Shirley,” reluctantly faltered forth the owner of that name, “but, oh, please do call me Cordelia.
“Yes, I suppose so,” said Matthew reluctantly.
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