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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Investors unwilling to pay the price looked for cheap opportunities in sectors like utilities and energy.

From MarketWatch

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

When the souls leave the body, they can be angry, confused, or simply unwilling to embark on the Death Journey.

From Literature

But Kimberley was initially unwilling to believe it.

From BBC

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

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