unwilling

Example Sentences

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But he seemed unwilling to transform that imperfection into a constitutional defect in which counsel, in his view, still had “every opportunity” to make the point and did not.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

For she still stood on the avenue, unwilling to fade into memory.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny