unwilling

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    not disposed or inclined toward
    in spite of contrary volition

Word Origin

unwilling (adj.)
early 15c., altered from or re-formed to replace Middle English unwilland, from Old English unwillende; see un- (1) "not" + willing (adj.); see -ing (2). Related: Unwillingly; unwillingness.

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willing

Example

1. It is plainly unwilling to occupy the place again .
2. This keeps migrants unsettled and therefore unwilling to spend .
3. China seems unwilling to entertain other perspectives or interests .
4. But europe 's policymakers seem unable or unwilling to be bold enough .
5. Apparently we are unwilling to accept the fact that we will perish .

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