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# reluctant reader

phrase (noun phrase; a reluctant reader, reluctant readers)

«reluctant reader» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, school jargon) a child who does not like reading or finds reading hard.
2. literally, anyone who reads without wanting to.

### In the lessons

Used by teachers, librarians and book publishers to describe a child kindly, without saying "bad at reading" or "lazy"; school jargon, all regions. Books "for reluctant readers" are short and exciting.

### Examples

- This series is great for reluctant readers.
- The report said Sam is a reluctant reader but enjoys comics.
- The librarian found football books for the reluctant readers.
- "He's not lazy, he's a reluctant reader," the teacher told his mum.
- Reluctant readers often like short chapters and pictures.
- I was a reluctant reader until I found dragon stories.

### Note

Stands for "does not like reading" or "struggles to read". Not an insult; teachers use it to be kind. "Reluctant" means not wanting to.