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unwilling

DEFINITIONS OF: unwilling

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adj not disposed or inclined toward

“an unwilling assistant”
unwilling to face facts”
Synonyms
defiant, noncompliant
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
disinclined
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
involuntary, nonvoluntary, unvoluntary
not subject to the control of the will
grudging
of especially an attitude
loath, loth, reluctant
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
unintentional, unwilled
without deliberate intent
Antonyms:
willing
disposed or inclined toward
compliant
disposed or willing to comply
inclined
(often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency
ready
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
voluntary
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
consenting
having given consent
disposed, fain, inclined, prepared
having made preparations
glad, happy
eagerly disposed to act or to be of service
ready
mentally disposed
volitional
with deliberate intention
willing and able
not reluctant
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adj in spite of contrary volition

Synonyms
involuntary, nonvoluntary, unvoluntary
not subject to the control of the will
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