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   unwilling

   /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. not ready, eager, or prepared to do something: "he was unwilling to take on that responsibility" Similar reluctantunenthusiastichesitantafraidresistantgrudginginvoluntaryforcedenforceddisinclinedreluctantaverseloathindisposednot in the moodslownot aboutnot have the heart tobalk atjib atdemur atshy away fromflinch fromrecoil fromshrink frommindhave qualms abouthave scruples abouthave misgivings abouthave reservations aboutstick atthink twice aboutwaver aboutvacillate aboutdrag one's feet/heels overcan't be bothered doing somethinginformal:be cagey aboutboggle atarchaic:sweerdisrelish somethingOpposite willingkeenwillingkeen

   Word Origin Old Englishunwillende (see un-1, willing).

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   Unwilling means not willing, reluctant, or opposed to something. Learn the synonyms, examples, and word history of unwilling from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Unwilling means not willing or not wanting to do something. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

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   Unwilling means not wanting or agreeing to do something, or doing something with reluctance. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, grammar and usage of unwilling with examples from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Unwilling means not wanting to do or be something and refusing to do it, or being forced to do it by other people. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and usage notes.

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   Unwilling means not willing, reluctant, loath, or averse. It can also mean opposed, resistant, stubborn, or refractory. See the origin, derived forms, and usage examples of unwilling.

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   Unwilling means not willing or not wanting to do something. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, with synonyms and antonyms, and see examples from various sources.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › unwillingUnwilling - definition of unwilling by The Free Dictionary

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   Unwilling means not willing, hesitant or loath to do something. Find the origin, usage, examples and translations of unwilling in English and Spanish dictionaries.

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   Unwilling means not wanting or agreeing to do something. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, with synonyms and translations in different languages.

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    Unwilling means not wanting to do something. For example, "A lot of people are unwilling to accept change." See more translations and usage of unwilling in sentences.

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    /ˈʌnˌwɪlɪŋ/ /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/ IPA guide. Definitions of unwilling. adjective. not disposed or inclined toward. “an unwilling assistant” “ unwilling to face facts” synonyms: defiant, noncompliant. boldly resisting authority or an opposing force. disinclined. unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval. involuntary, nonvoluntary, unvoluntary.