unwilling

[uhn-wil-ing] / ʌnˈwɪl ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

not in the mood

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afraid averse compelled evasive forced loath reluctant resistant unenthusiastic

WEAK

against against the grain backward begrudging contrary demurring disinclined disobliging grudging hesitating indisposed indocile involuntary laggard malcontent opposed recalcitrant refractory remiss shrinking shy slack slow unaccommodating uncheerful uncooperative uneager uninclined unobliging unready unwishful wayward

Antonyms

STRONGEST

eager enthusiastic ready willing

WEAK

prepared

Example Sentences

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But Cuba’s leaders appear unwilling to make major concessions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

I built an AI “person” out of money who could work for me when I am unable or unwilling to work.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

He also acknowledged high hurdles in moving forward, especially with American unwilling to engage, and said that “pursuit of talks with American have ended.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

These evacuations also help save the lives of pet owners who are either unwilling or unable to travel with pets.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

It had not occurred to me that they might be administered to unwilling persons.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

unwilling

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