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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However, Barcelona are apparently unwilling to execute the transfer and are trying to renegotiate, potentially to sign Rashford next season on another loan deal.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Bynum says there’s a big sacrifice that many teenagers are unwilling to accept.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

He also acknowledged high hurdles in moving forward, especially with American unwilling to engage, and said that “pursuit of talks with American have ended.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

United Airlines Holdings CEO Scott Kirby isn’t going to let an unwilling partner get in the way of his dream merger.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

While she sat in the drawing room, feeling her tiredness at last, but unwilling to go to bed, her mother was questioned, then Leon and Paul Marshall.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

unwilling

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