Reluctant and Torpid

Reluctant

Reluctant adjective - Slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty.

Torpid and reluctant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Torpid" instead an adjective "Reluctant".

Nearby Words: reluctance, reluctantly

Torpid

Torpid adjective - Slow to move or act.

Reluctant and torpid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reluctant" instead an adjective "Torpid".

Nearby Words: torpor, torpidity, torpidly
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