# reluctant vs resultant

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### reluctant
*adjective · IPA /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/ · frequency rank #9,522*
Not wanting to take some action; unwilling to do something.

### resultant
*adjective · IPA /ɹɪˈzʌltənt/ · frequency rank #24,573*
Following as a result or consequence of something; resulting.

## Source
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