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Definition unwilling in British English

unwilling adjective

adjective
/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/
1

if you are unwilling to do something, you do not want to do it or you refuse to do it

Example

Jane was unwilling to admit she was wrong.

Example

The government seems unable or unwilling to make further concessions.

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2

involved in doing something that you do not want to do

Example

She always claimed she was an unwilling participant in the incident.

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Definition unwilling in British English