Bahasa Melayu
keengganan
English
reluctance, unwillingness
A feeling of not wanting to do something.
كاڠڬانن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Keengganannya untuk bercakap jelas kelihatan.
His reluctance to speak was obvious.
Saya faham keengganan kamu untuk keluar malam ini.
I understand your unwillingness to go out tonight.
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What does “reluctance” mean in Malay?
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keengganan
It means unwillingness or hesitation to do something.
Word family
Common derived forms
- enggan
- unwilling; reluctant; refuse
- mengenggankan
- to make someone feel reluctant or unwilling
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