Meaning & use
unwilling
Not wanting to do something; reluctant or opposed to an action.
See it in a sentence
He was unwilling to apologize even after admitting his mistake.
The company seemed unwilling to negotiate a fair price for the land.
A note on using this word
Unwilling is followed by an infinitive, as in 'unwilling to help', and suggests a stronger refusal than merely hesitant.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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