miễn cưỡng

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The Vietnamese word "miễn cưỡng" is an adjective that means doing something unwillingly or reluctantly. It describes a situation where someone is not fully happy or eager to do what is being asked, but they do it anyway, often because they feel they have to.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "miễn cưỡng" to describe actions, decisions, or feelings when someone does something without enthusiasm or with a sense of obligation.
• It is often used in contexts where there is a lack of choice or where someone feels pressured to act.

Example:

• "Cô ấy miễn cưỡng đồng ý tham gia buổi họp." (She reluctantly agreed to attend the meeting.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Miễn cưỡng" can also be combined with other words to create more complex meanings. For example, "miễn cưỡng chấp nhận" means to grudgingly accept something, indicating that the acceptance is not sincere or enthusiastic.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "miễn cưỡng," but you can use it in different contexts to express various degrees of reluctance.

Different Meanings:

• "Miễn cưỡng" primarily conveys reluctance, but it can also imply a sense of being forced or obligated to do something against one's will.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "miễn cưỡng" include:
  • "gượng ép" (to force someone)
  • "không muốn" (not wanting)
  • "bất đắc dĩ" (reluctantly, out of necessity)

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adj

1. unwillingly ; reductant; grudging