CEFR B2

unwilling

adjective

Meaning

Not wanting or ready to do something; reluctant.

Examples

She was unwilling to admit she was wrong.
They were unwilling to compromise on the issue.

Synonyms: reluctant, hesitant, disinclined, loath

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unwilling (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Definition

Not wanting or ready to do something; reluctant.

Examples

She was unwilling to admit she was wrong.
They were unwilling to compromise on the issue.
He seemed unwilling to help with the project.

How to Use unwilling

unwilling to (prepositional phrase): Not wanting to do a particular action. — "I'm unwilling to go out in this weather."
unwillingness to (collocation): The state of not wanting to do something. — "His unwillingness to cooperate caused problems."

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