unwilling
Example Sentences
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Many Jews resident in Germany are, however, unwilling to blame Muslims for the growth in antisemitism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The best that the rest of us can do, like unwilling participants in a game of Russian roulette, is shut our eyes and hope.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
She questioned whether Burnham was "unable" or "just unwilling" to meet the 2030 target.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
He seemed unwilling or unable to pass up the chance to listen to the endless, empty flattery coming from the stage, along with the cheers of thousands of rambunctious supporters.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
“Since this house strikes you old and grave, boy,” said Miss Havisham, impatiently, “and you are unwilling to play, are you willing to work?”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
