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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But they have proved unwilling while the conflict rages.

From Barron's

But desirable homes are selling quickly, and they are unwilling to buy with home prices and mortgage rates as high as they are, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, some GPs said they would be unwilling to prescribe the drugs due to their lack of specialist knowledge.

From BBC

When she confronts him outside his workplace, he is unwilling to speak or make eye contact.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Barron's

unwilling

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