<p>So this came today in the Nov 19th exam, of course this is far from word for word, but just a vague image of what I can recall.</p>
<p>Although it is proven that employees ---------, managers are reluctant trusting the employees to --------</p>
<p>Is “reluctant trusting” okay to use? Or should it be changed to “The managers are reluctant to trust” or “The managers are reluctant in trusting”.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
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<p>I think that trusting here is an adjective so reluctant must be an adverb by adding ly at the end of the word.</p>
<p>w allaho 2a3lam :P</p>
<p>Rabena m3ana ya m3alem :)</p>
<p>However, ‘trusting’ in this sentence is not used in the form of an adverb, it is a simple verb. I find it very unlikely that this use of language is correct. I’ve never heard anyone in daily life saying ‘I am reluctant trusting him’. I think it should be changed to ‘I am reluctant to trust him’.</p>
<p>Although, I could be wrong, and my mind is just ****ing me.</p>