unwillingness
Example Sentences
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“Luna, Phoenix, Queen” fills out the stories surrounding Barr’s theft, moving back in time to depict the bond between Dava and Svetlana, which endured despite Dava’s unwillingness to leave her husband.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Contributing to that assessment, he claimed, is a perceived inability or unwillingness to effectively fight certain types of crime.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The government's retreat marks a rare reversal for a leader whose brand has for more than a decade projected strength and an unwillingness to back down.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
I’m mostly concerned about his unwillingness to allow family to visit.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Averse implies reluc- tance or unwillingness, and usually characterizes a per- son.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
