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

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unwilling

It is governed by a strict policy of "complementarity", meaning it can only take on cases a suspect's home country is unwilling or unable to try itself.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

At the same time that layoffs are skipping along at historic lows, most businesses are also unwilling to bring on lots of new workers.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

With Musk unwilling to sit for an interview, Gibney and his team came up with a work-around.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Spurs are unwilling to negotiate a settlement with Richarlison over the rest of his deal.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Adams learned that Jefferson was unwilling to join the cabinet and that neither Jefferson nor Madison was willing to be part of the peace delegation to France.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

unwilling

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