unwillingness

Example Sentences

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He also likes that it shows Berkshire’s unwillingness to spend money unnecessarily.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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

Their unwillingness to tolerate higher prices could also drive inflation lower.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

In 2024, its accounting firm Ernst & Young resigned, citing an unwillingness to be “associated with the financial statements prepared by management,” although a board-appointed independent committee found no evidence of fraud or misconduct.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Yet he didn’t want to take a loss, and insisted that, despite his unwillingness to buy more at 77, his triple-A CDOs were still worth 95 cents on the dollar.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis