eluctation

/ɪˌluːtɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of evading or avoiding something, especially a difficult or unpleasant task

“The student’s eluctation of the project caused her to fall behind in her coursework.”

Synonyms

  • avoidance
  • dodging
  • evasion
  • shirking

Antonyms

  • acceptance
  • confrontation