adj ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Not willing; reluctant

   "an unwilling servant"

Adjective

1. 1
   in spite of contrary volition wordnet
2. 2
   not disposed to and refusing to do something wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

involuntaryloathafraidantagonisticat oddsautomatic

Antonyms

All antonyms

acquiescenteagerfainraring

Example

More examples

"I was unwilling to agree to the proposal, but it seemed that I had no choice."

Etymology

From un- + willing.

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