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unwilling
[ uhn-wil-ing ]
adjective
- not willing; reluctant; loath; averse:
an unwilling partner in the crime.
- opposed; offering resistance; stubborn or obstinate; refractory:
an unwilling captive.
unwilling
/ ʌˈɪɪŋ /
adjective
- unfavourably inclined; reluctant
- performed, given, or said with reluctance
Derived Forms
- ܲˈɾԲ, adverb
- ܲˈɾԲԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·ɾiԲ· adverb
- ܲ·ɾiԲ·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of unwilling1
Example Sentences
China's past actions may impede Xi's current global outreach and many countries may be unwilling to choose between Beijing and Washington.
The administration has admitted it made a mistake when deporting him to a notorious prison in El Salvador, but appears unwilling to follow a Supreme Court order to "facilitate" his return to the US.
The shadow home secretary also asked the minister how she would force councils to hold an inquiry, in cases where the local authorities were unwilling to do so, citing Bradford council as an example.
Adding to the challenges, many Americans are unwilling to take factory jobs for the ultra low wages that many workers earn overseas.
"Things are not going well," says one, who was unwilling to give his name.
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