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

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unwilling

Benjamin Franklin said that “being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.”

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

At some point, big spenders will reach a breaking point where their cash piles are smaller, and they’re unable or unwilling to raise more money from debt or equity investors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

However, Yildiz has just signed a new four-year deal and sources indicate that Juventus are unwilling to sell him.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

While adamant that the tradition would survive, Keller pointed to a "succession problem", with younger generations unwilling to take over a tough family business.

From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026

Besides, if Nhamo wanted to talk, Mother was easy to find—although often unwilling to listen.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

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