unwillingness
Example Sentences
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Even this move is a sign of strong demand for labor, however, and reflects the unwillingness of companies to resort to layoffs, temporary or not.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 6, 2026
The government's retreat marks a rare reversal for a leader whose brand has for more than a decade projected strength and an unwillingness to back down.
From Barron's β Jul. 29, 2026
It represents Americans’ unwillingness to give in to despair.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jun. 15, 2026
They are also unwilling to get involved in a bidding war and have already indicated an unwillingness to pay a fee in the region of £120m it has been rumoured Forest would want.
From BBC β May 28, 2026
I explained our unwillingness to cast aside the SACP, and reiterated that we were not under its control.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
