unwillingness

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

One of the issues is the unwillingness of executives to expose tankers to drones and mine attacks, even if U.S. and allied military forces assume control of the strait.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Beijing’s unwillingness to load the fiscal policy gun has been a source of frustration for many analysts who want bigger stimulus to pivot the economy to consumption-led growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

So your unwillingness to take out any debt to pay for these repairs would actually cost you closer to $53,000.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

Averse implies reluc- tance or unwillingness, and usually characterizes a per- son.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner