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   unwilling

   /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. not ready, eager, or prepared to do something: "he was unwilling to take on that responsibility" Similar reluctantunenthusiastichesitantafraidresistantgrudginginvoluntaryforcedenforceddisinclinedreluctantaverseloathindisposednot in the moodslownot aboutnot have the heart tobalk atjib atdemur atshy away fromflinch fromrecoil fromshrink frommindhave qualms abouthave scruples abouthave misgivings abouthave reservations aboutstick atthink twice aboutwaver aboutvacillate aboutdrag one's feet/heels overcan't be bothered doing somethinginformal:be cagey aboutboggle atarchaic:sweerdisrelish somethingOpposite willingkeenwillingkeen

   Word Origin Old Englishunwillende (see un-1, willing).

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   What is the meaning of unwillingly?

   • This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word unwillingly. In an unwilling or uncooperative manner. Not with good-will; not without loathness. Unwilling to school. William Shakespeare, As You Like It. Their superstition yields.

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   What is another word for unwilling?

   • unwilling. averse, demurring, disinclined, grudging, indisposed, laggard (rare) loath, not in the mood, opposed, reluctant, resistant, unenthusiastic. Antonyms. amenable, compliant, disposed, eager, enthusiastic, inclined, voluntary, willing. English Collins Dictionary - English synonyms & Thesaurus. See also:

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   What is an unwilling person?

   • ...the unwillingness of banks to grant loans. You can use unwilling to describe someone who does not really want to do the thing they are doing. A youthful teacher, he finds himself an unwilling participant in school politics. She was certainly an unwilling victim of circumstances.

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   How do you use unwilling in a sentence?

   • You can use unwilling to describe someone who does not really want to do the thing they are doing. A youthful teacher, he finds himself an unwilling participant in school politics. She was certainly an unwilling victim of circumstances. My beard had started to grow, and I had unwillingly complied with the order to shave it off.

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   UNWILLING definition: 1. not willing: 2. not willing: 3. not wanting to do something: . Learn more.

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   2 meanings: 1. unfavourably inclined; reluctant 2. performed, given, or said with reluctance.... Click for more definitions.

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   unwilling: [adjective] not willing:. loath, reluctant. done or given reluctantly. offering opposition : obstinate.

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   UNWILLING meaning: 1. not willing: 2. not willing: 3. not wanting to do something: . Learn more.

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   Unwilling definition: not willing; reluctant; loath; averse. See examples of UNWILLING used in a sentence.

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    unwilling: adjective adverse , against , diametrically opposed , disagreeing , disinclined , disobedient , forced , independent of one's will, indisposed , loathe ...