Unwillingness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Unwillingness is a noun meaning The property of being unwilling.
Meaning
The property of being unwilling.
Example Sentences
In the second extract, the teacher formulated Anna's resistance as reported by Tonie as a prewillingness rather than unwillingness. She constructed Anna's prewillingness as founded in her precompetence, rather than incompetence.
Word Forms
- unwillingnesses
Antonyms for unwillingness
Common opposites include willingness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inability, incapacity, disinterest, lack, failure, reluctance.
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