unwilling
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.un·will·ing
adjective \-ˈwi-liŋ\Definition of UNWILLING
: not willing: a : loath, reluctant <was unwilling to learn> b : done or given reluctantly <unwilling approval> c : offering opposition : obstinate <an unwilling student>
— un·will·ing·ly \-liŋ-lē\ adverb
— un·will·ing·ness noun
See Examples of UNWILLING
- He was an unwilling participant in the demonstration.
- <unwilling contributions from city employees who felt pressured to do so>
First Known Use of UNWILLING
before 12th century
Related to UNWILLING
- Synonyms
- coerced, forced, unintended, unintentional, involuntary, will-less
- Antonyms
- deliberate, freewill, intentional, uncoerced, unforced, voluntary, willful (or wilful), willing
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