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Definitions

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 they have proved unwilling while the conflict rages.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly vented his frustration that allied nations were unwilling to help escort ships through the waterway.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

When she confronts him outside his workplace, he is unwilling to speak or make eye contact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Seeing few signs that the Iran conflict was nearing its conclusion, many investors appeared unwilling to carry risk into the weekend for fear of further escalation.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 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