unwillingness

Example Sentences

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Sadly, we have run up against the same unwillingness to move we encountered under Wes Streeting.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

But the “assimilation” camp’s actual issue is not an unwillingness to participate.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

“Nothing in UNH’s response suggested a retreat from GLP‑1 coverage or an unwillingness to engage in outcomes‑based reimbursement more broadly.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

According to the Federalist, the real problem is “an unwillingness to embrace adulthood along with its hardships and responsibilities.”

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

After they had been seated about the middle room with demurring and unwillingness to take seats, for politeness, Wang Lung went into the kitchen to bid the woman serve.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck