unwilling
adjective
not willing; reluctant; loath; averse.
unwillingness
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a word derived from
unwilling.
Example Sentences
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Contributing to that assessment, he claimed, is a perceived inability or unwillingness to effectively fight certain types of crime.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Bergeron cited the Ethan Allen board’s “apparent unwillingness to address the need for a CEO succession,” and referenced Kathwari’s statement in an August television interview that the board has never raised the issue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
"His connections to Epstein and his unwillingness to cooperate are unacceptable. We must hold him in contempt immediately," Garcia added.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Yet Warsh’s unwillingness to open up about his views disappointed investors, and sparked questions about whether he would take the necessary action to back up his tough talk on inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
After they had been seated about the middle room with demurring and unwillingness to take seats, for politeness, Wang Lung went into the kitchen to bid the woman serve.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
