'reluctantly-gathered' is a compound word formed from 'reluctantly' and 'gathered'. 'Reluctantly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'reluctari,' meaning 'to struggle against.' 'Gathered' comes from Old English 'gadrian,' meaning 'to bring together.'

'Reluctantly' evolved from the Latin 'reluctari' through Old French 'relucter,' while 'gathered' evolved from Old English 'gadrian.'

Initially, 'reluctantly' meant 'struggling against,' but now it conveys a sense of unwillingness. 'Gathered' has maintained its meaning of 'bringing together.'