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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“Most DSA elected officials are unwilling to meet with the opposition,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The fish has proved stubbornly unwilling to reproduce in captivity without intervention, but Japanese researchers succeeded in breeding Japanese eels from eggs in a laboratory setting in 2010 at great expense.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

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

Shipowners are unwilling to risk crossing the strait, leading to hundreds of stranded ships and millions of barrels of oil cut off.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

I was unwilling to accept that as a message from God.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

unwilling

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