Italian Expression · Advanced
a malincuore
reluctantly / unwillingly
Pronunciation: a ma-lin-CÙO-re
Meaning
With a heavy heart; without enthusiasm or willingness.
Example
Ha accettato il compito a malincuore, ma lo ha fatto bene.
He accepted the task reluctantly, but he did it well.
Practice tips
- Practice a malincuore out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for advanced-level learners.