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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
Other 51Թ Forms
- unwillingly adverb
- unwillingness noun
- ܲˈɾԲ adverb
- ܲˈɾԲԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of unwilling1
Example Sentences
From our hotel, a fire could be seen raging in the distance, as a fiery orange moon, nearly full, slowly faded as if unwilling to compete.
Republicans are mostly unwilling to do anything to stand up to Donald Trump, and Democrats are incapable of exerting either formal or informal political power.
Much has been made of Postecoglou's attacking approach or, more pertinently, the accusation he was unwilling to adapt.
The Conservatives have continued to call for a nationwide inquiry with powers to compel people to give evidence, arguing that some local areas would be unwilling to hold their own reviews.
The vast majority of burned-out homeowners surveyed said they intend to rebuild the homes destroyed in the devastating January fires — yet half say they are unwilling to wait more than three years to return.
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