reluctantly
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reluctantly
Expresses that someone does something only unwillingly, without pleasure, or not gladly. It is used as an adverb to modify a verb.
Er spricht nur ungern über seine Gefühle.
He only reluctantly talks about his feelings.
'Ungern' is the direct opposite of 'gern' (gladly/like to). It is formed with the negative prefix 'un-' and literally means 'not gladly'.
Ich stehe morgens ungern früh auf.
I reluctantly get up early in the morning.
As an adverb, 'ungern' usually stands directly after the conjugated verb or after the subject. It describes the way in which an action is carried out.
Mein Hund geht bei Regen ungern nach draußen.
My dog is reluctant to go outside when it rains.
'Ungern' is often used to formulate a refusal or objection politely. It sounds softer than a direct 'Ich will nicht' (I don't want to).
Ich möchte Sie nur ungern stören, aber es ist dringend.
I really don't want to disturb you, but it's urgent.
gladly / like to
'gern' and 'ungern' both describe how someone feels about an action. They are opposites. 'gern' is used when someone does something with pleasure or enjoyment. 'ungern' is used when someone does not like doing something or does it with little pleasure. Both usually appear with a verb. The simple contrast is: I do something 'gern' if I like it; I do it 'ungern' if I actually do not like it.
Ich sage Termine ungern ab, aber heute bin ich krank.
I don't like canceling appointments, but today I'm sick.
Wir haben gern mit der neuen Kollegin zusammengearbeitet.
We enjoyed working with the new colleague.