7223. The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of the ministerial office.

✅ The correct answer is option C.
Eager : strongly wanting to do or have something.

Anxious : feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Unwilling : not ready, eager, or prepared to do something.

Wanting : lacking in a required or necessary quality.

Reluctant : unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

Synonym of Reluctant is Unwilling