unwillingness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwillingness
reluctance
Noun
  • In Europe, the reluctance was more ominous given the massive EV targets set for 2030.
    Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
  • New York traded Toppin to the Indiana Pacers for two second-round picks in 2022, citing his inconsistent minutes behind All-Star Julius Randle and then-coach Tom Thibodeau’s reluctance to extend leashes to young players on win-now rosters.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
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“Unwillingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwillingness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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