unwillingness (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
Definition
A lack of willingness or readiness to do something.
Examples
His unwillingness to compromise led to the breakdown of negotiations.
The team's unwillingness to practice extra hours cost them the championship.
Despite the risks, her unwillingness to give up was admirable.
How to Use unwillingness
- unwillingness to (prepositional phrase)
- A lack of desire or readiness to perform an action. — "Her unwillingness to admit fault prolonged the argument."
- unwillingness of (prepositional phrase)
- The state of not wanting something or someone to do something. — "The unwillingness of the witnesses to testify made the case difficult to prosecute."
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