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unwillingness

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Pronunciation: US /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

unwillingness means: The feeling of not wanting to do something or refusing to do it.

noun

NOT WANTINGB2

The feeling of not wanting to do something or refusing to do it.

  • His unwillingness to help surprised me.
  • They expressed unwillingness to accept the new rules.
  • Can you explain her unwillingness to discuss the problem?

How to use it: unwillingness to do something (Her unwillingness to listen caused problems.)

Similar words: reluctance, disinclination

Opposites: willingness

Common phrases: unwillingness to cooperate, show unwillingness, someone’s unwillingness

Questions about unwillingness

What does unwillingness mean?

The feeling of not wanting to do something or refusing to do it.

What is unwillingness in other languages?

Türkçe: isteksizlik · Español: falta de voluntad · Français: réticence · Deutsch: Unwilligkeit · Italiano: riluttanza · 日本語: 不本意

How do you pronounce unwillingness?

It is pronounced /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋnəs/.

How do you use unwillingness in a sentence?

His unwillingness to help surprised me. They expressed unwillingness to accept the new rules.

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