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Definitions

unwilling

[uhn-wil-ing] / ʌnˈwɪl ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
not in the mood
Synonyms
STRONGEST
afraid averse compelled evasive forced loath reluctant resistant unenthusiastic
WEAK
against against the grain backward begrudging contrary demurring disinclined disobliging grudging hesitating indisposed indocile involuntary laggard malcontent opposed recalcitrant refractory remiss shrinking shy slack slow unaccommodating uncheerful uncooperative uneager uninclined unobliging unready unwishful wayward
Antonyms
STRONGEST
eager enthusiastic ready willing
WEAK
prepared

Example Sentences

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Details remain sketchy, and other reports suggest Iran is unwilling to negotiate without security guarantees.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Mudavadi also negotiated a deal that allowed Kenyans currently on the front line and "unwilling to continue in the assignment disengaged and freed to travel back home", the foreign ministry said.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Seeing few signs that the Iran conflict was nearing its conclusion, many investors appeared unwilling to carry risk into the weekend for fear of further escalation.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

He’s always believed she deserted him and his father because she was unwilling to care for a special-needs son.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

They leave; Mrs. de Vries stays, as if unwilling to allow any conversations in her house she is not privy to.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.