On this page you'll find 20 example sentences with Unwilling. You'll also see the meaning, synonyms such as reluctant or willing and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.

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Unwilling in a sentence

Unwilling | Unwillingness | Unwillingly

Unwilling meaning

Not willing; reluctant

Synonyms of Unwilling

involuntary nonvoluntary unvoluntary disinclined noncompliant defiant unwilled unintentional reluctant loth loath grudging willing

Example sentences (20)

If you are unwilling to exercise courage to have the conversation, you are no longer a victim, you are a volunteer.

Conversely, several streamers have publicly detailed why they would be unwilling to join the problematic platform.

If she says she has but he’s unwilling to be more flexible, instead of saying, “See, that’s why you should leave him!

She carefully picked technicians and actors and meticulously planned the film, unwilling to leave anything to chance.

It's your insecurity, it's your "feelings" and it's just being immature and unwilling to accept differences in people!

But it requires infrastructure and regional planning that the SNP government is unable or unwilling to deliver.

China has been unwilling so far to take a cut in principal repayments, preferring to refinance payments with fresh loans.

The more Democrats who are unwilling to make a deal, the more Republicans Bacon would need to bring with him.

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He’s a leader who guides and protects others, but is never unwilling to hear from others about his approach.

The official was unwilling to speak publicly about the issue and hence talked on the condition of anonymity.

With Aaron unwilling to confront his actions, Amy is left in turmoil – and she has a decision to make over what to do next.

Because she was unwilling to ever source liquid, it took several long years to get her spirit to the proper age for bottling.

Both teams approached the beginning of the game cautiously, unwilling to allow a mistake that could lead to the opening goal.

Lewat notes in her 2023 interview that many veterans were unwilling to discuss the disappointing aftermath of their struggle.

Unwilling to see them kill Ellie, Joel goes on a rampage through the Fireflies' hospital, killing anyone who stands in his way.

Renfield is unwilling to do Dracula’s bidding any longer but has no idea how to strike out on his own.

Although he's unwilling to budge when it comes to chicken, it's likely not a choice he will make again — at least not on camera.

Apparently, whoever thought up this gastronomical travesty against nature, is unwilling to reveal their name, or their intentions.

Adnan's parents were excited to tour their new home, but unwilling to stray too far from their son.

But ultimately a deal could not be done, partially as Tottenham were unwilling to sell their best player to a Premier League rival.

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Common combinations with unwilling

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

  • unwilling to 165×
  • are unwilling 24×
  • is unwilling 16×
  • was unwilling 15×
  • or unwilling 15×
  • were unwilling 14×
  • unwilling or 12×
  • and unwilling 11×
  • be unwilling
  • an unwilling

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "unwilling" in a sentence?
An example: "If you are unwilling to exercise courage to have the conversation, you are no longer a victim, you are a volunteer." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "unwilling" from real English texts.
What does "unwilling" mean?
Unwilling means: Not willing; reluctant
What are synonyms of "unwilling"?
Common synonyms of "unwilling" include: involuntary, nonvoluntary, unvoluntary, disinclined, noncompliant, defiant, unwilled, unintentional. Plus 5 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "unwilling" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "unwilling", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

About these examples

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