unwilling
adjective
not willing; reluctant; loath; averse.
unwillingness
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a word derived from
unwilling.
Example Sentences
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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
The government's retreat marks a rare reversal for a leader whose brand has for more than a decade projected strength and an unwillingness to back down.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
It results instead from an unwillingness to search for work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
But the “assimilation” camp’s actual issue is not an unwillingness to participate.
From Slate ● May 26, 2026
Just the whisper of an unwillingness to subsist on scraps offered by others.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
