unwilling

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/
US: /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

  1. Not wanting to do something; not willing.

    1. She was unwilling to move.
    2. He was unwilling to admit that he was wrong, even when faced with clear evidence.

  2. Reluctant or disinclined; showing hesitation before doing something.

    1. I'm unwilling to go there.
    2. Despite the potential benefits, many people are unwilling to take the necessary risks to start their own business.

Synonyms

loath hesitant averse disinclined reluctant
unwilling adverb

  1. In a reluctant or hesitant manner; not readily or enthusiastically.

    1. She unwilling agreed to help.
    2. He unwilling accepted the award, knowing that others were more deserving of the recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unwilling" in English means: Not wanting to do something; not willing., Reluctant or disinclined; showing hesitation before doing something..

The phonetic transcription of "unwilling" is /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unwilling": loath, hesitant, averse, disinclined, reluctant.

Example usage of "unwilling": "She was unwilling to move.". More examples on the page.