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unwillingun‧will‧ing /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/ ●●○ adjective   - He said he was unwilling to run the excerpt by itself, without any context.
- He seemed unable or unwilling to marshal even what he knew on the page.
- If you were unwilling to forward my small gift, why did you send me the gentleman's name and address?
- Labour is clearly unwilling to address that issue, and tailors its words to suit its audience.
- She came downstairs with this garment, triumphant, not unwilling to please with pleasure so cheaply bought.
- What happens if her father is unwilling or unable to stay at home with her?
► unwilling/not willing not wanting to do something and refusing to do it: · She's unwilling to admit that she was wrong.· Stuart was an unwilling participant in the shooting.· Put away any toys the child is not willing to share, to avoid any problems. ► reluctant not willing to do something, although you may be persuaded after a while. Also used when someone does something after at first being unwilling to do it: · He was reluctant to talk about his childhood.· She gave a reluctant smile.· the government's reluctant agreement to hold talks· a reluctant hero ► grudging given unwillingly – used about admiration, respect, support, or an apology: · He gave her a grudging apology.· He could not help feeling a grudging admiration for the old lady. ► be loath to do something to not want to do something, especially something that you might have to do – a rather formal use: · He has more staff than he needs, but he is loath to get rid of good people. to not want to do or have something► not want: not want to do something · She doesn't want to see me anymore.· We asked him to come with us, but he said he didn't want to.not want somebody to do something · "Why didn't he tell me he was sick?" "He didn't want you to worry." ► not feel like doing something especially spoken to not want to do something, especially because you think you would not enjoy it or because you feel too lazy: · I don't feel like writing that essay today.· Some days she just doesn't feel like going to work. ► I'd rather not spoken say this when you do not want to do something, especially because you think it may cause problems for you: · I could lend him the money, but to be honest, I'd rather not.I'd rather not do something: · I'd rather not talk about it right now. ► be unwilling to do something formal to not want to do something, even though you should do it or someone wants you to do it: · She is unwilling to admit that she was wrong.· Most people here are unwilling to give up their cars and use buses and trains instead. ► you are welcome to something/you can keep something informal you say that someone is welcome to something when you do not like it and you are happy for them to have it instead of you: · She's welcome to her smart friends and glittering parties -- I'll take the quiet life anytime.· He can keep his money -- he's not going to bribe me! ► have no desire to do something formal to not want to do something, especially something that you are being asked or forced to do: · Sarah had been to Harlow before, and had no desire to go there again.· Richards tried to enlist my support, but I had no desire to get involved. ► I'd rather die spoken use this to say strongly that you really do not want to do something that someone has suggested or mentioned: · Apologize to that creep! I'd rather die! to not be willing to do something► unwilling/not willing not willing to do something, even though you should do it or someone else wants you to do it: · According to his lawyer, Stuart was an unwilling participant in the shooting.unwilling/not willing to do something: · She's unwilling to admit that she was wrong.· Most people are unwilling to give up their cars and use public transportation.· Put away any toys the child is not willing to share, to avoid any problems. ► reluctant someone who is reluctant is not willing to do something, although they may be persuaded after refusing for a while: · Stores have cut prices to attract reluctant shoppers.· Becoming a donor is a simple process, but many people remain reluctant.reluctant to do something: · He seemed somewhat reluctant to explain, but finally did so.· Some of the older staff were reluctant to use the new equipment. ► drag your feet to take too much time to do something because you are unwilling to do it: · The White House has accused Congress of dragging its feet.drag your feet over/on: · They urged Parliament not to drag its feet on the bill.drag your feet in doing something: · Demonstrators say the administration is dragging its feet in establishing a housing program. ► be loath to do something to be very unwilling to do something, especially something which affects you personally and which you may find upsetting or unpleasant to do: · His mother was still asleep and he was loath to wake her.· Congressmen are loath to limit the amount of time they can be in office. doing something unwillingly► unwillingly if you do something unwillingly , you do it slowly or without any eagerness, in a way that shows you are unwilling: · Johnson unwillingly admitted he'd been drinking that evening.· He pointed at a chair, and Alfred sat down unwillingly. ► reluctantly if you do something reluctantly , you do it even though you are not very willing to do it: · Reluctantly, he gave the officer his name and address.· He reluctantly consented to his daughter's marriage.· Mrs. Bernson reluctantly agreed to help prepare for the conference. ► against your will if you do something against your will , you do not want to do it but you are forced to: · The refugees were sent back against their will.· No one should be forced to marry against their will. ► grudgingly if you do something or say something grudgingly , especially something that gives help or praise or pleasure to someone else, you do it very unwillingly: · The city council has grudgingly given $100,000 towards the new after-school care program.· Steve grudgingly admitted that Matthew had played a better game. nounwillingness ≠ unwillingnessadjectivewilling ≠ unwillingadverbwillingly ≠ unwillingly 1[not before noun] not wanting to do something and refusing to do itunwilling to do something He was unwilling or unable to pay the fine.2[only before noun] not wanting to do something but doing it: an unwilling helper—unwillingly adverb—unwillingness noun [uncountable]THESAURUSunwilling/not willing not wanting to do something and refusing to do it: · She's unwilling to admit that she was wrong.· Stuart was an unwilling participant in the shooting.· Put away any toys the child is not willing to share, to avoid any problems.reluctant not willing to do something, although you may be persuaded after a while. Also used when someone does something after at first being unwilling to do it: · He was reluctant to talk about his childhood.· She gave a reluctant smile.· the government's reluctant agreement to hold talks· a reluctant herogrudging given unwillingly – used about admiration, respect, support, or an apology: · He gave her a grudging apology.· He could not help feeling a grudging admiration for the old lady.be loath to do something to not want to do something, especially something that you might have to do – a rather formal use: · He has more staff than he needs, but he is loath to get rid of good people. |