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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 we aren’t a refuge for those unwilling to do the hard work of reforming their own states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly vented his frustration that allied nations were unwilling to help escort ships through the waterway.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Mudavadi also negotiated a deal that allowed Kenyans currently on the front line and "unwilling to continue in the assignment disengaged and freed to travel back home", the foreign ministry said.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

It had not occurred to me that they might be administered to unwilling persons.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin