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Unwillingness

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

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.

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Antonyms for unwillingness

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does unwillingness mean?

Unwillingness means The property of being unwilling..

What is a synonym for unwillingness?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of unwillingness?

Possible antonyms include willingness.

How do you use unwillingness in a sentence?

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.

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