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unwilling
adjective un·will·ing \-ˈwi-liŋ\
: not wanting to do something
: made to do something that you do not want to do
Full 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
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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
Rhymes with UNWILLING
UNWILLING Defined for Kids
unwilling
adjective un·will·ing \ˌən-ˈwi-liŋ\
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