unwillingness

Example Sentences

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According to the Federalist, the real problem is “an unwillingness to embrace adulthood along with its hardships and responsibilities.”

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Their unwillingness to tolerate higher prices could also drive inflation lower.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

One of the issues is the unwillingness of executives to expose tankers to drones and mine attacks, even if U.S. and allied military forces assume control of the strait.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

BlackRock’s unwillingness to go beyond the fund’s stated minimum redemptions is a departure from the path chosen by one of its biggest rivals, Blackstone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Only Matt’s blindness had kept him from seeing the truth—and his unwillingness to think about it.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer