unwilling

Word parts

un- + willing

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/

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Adjective

Positive unwilling

Comparative more unwilling

Superlative most unwilling

1. If a person is unwilling to do something, they do not want to do it.
   • Synonym: reluctant
   • Antonym: willing

   We are unwilling to restore his previous privileges after his betrayal of our trust.