Unwilling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unwilling is an adjective meaning Not willing; reluctant.
Meaning
Not willing; reluctant.
Example Sentences
an unwilling servant
We are unwilling to restore his previous privileges after his betrayal of our trust.
There was a prevailing fear of the effect of large undertakings becoming monopolistic, and Parliament showed itself unwilling to sanction any large groupings.
[...] but in the damp conditions prevailing the driver sensibly was unwilling to attempt the climb up through Combe Down tunnel without help, for fear of slipping to a standstill in the unventilated bore, [...].
Synonyms for unwilling
Depending on context, synonyms include reluctant, loath, involuntary, grudging, unintentional, unvoluntary.
Antonyms for unwilling
Common opposites include willing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unvoluntary, involuntary, reluctant, loath, unintentional, nonvoluntary.
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