Meaning & use

unwilling

adjective·Everyday

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.

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Words with an opposite meaning

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