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unwilling

/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/ adjective · British & US

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What does unwilling mean?

adjective

Not willing or inclined to do something; reluctant.

Example

"She was unwilling to accept the offer."

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Words that share this root

un- (not) + willing (willing, from Old English wilian)

What's another word for unwilling?

reluctant averse uncooperative obstinate intractable unwonted

What's the opposite of unwilling?

willing eager cooperative

Rhymes with unwilling

unwonted unwanted unwont unhunted