American English

How to pronounce unwilling

adjectiveB2
uhnWIHlihng

/ənˈwɪ.lɪŋ/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Not wanting to do something or agree to something.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Not wanting to do something or agree to something.

She was unwilling to discuss the problem.

The company is unwilling to change its policy.

Good to know

Unwilling means that you do not want to do something. It is different from unable, which means that you cannot do it.

Common phrases & grammar

unwilling to compromise · unwilling to admit · an unwilling participant · an unwilling witness

be unwilling to + verb

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