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He was an unwilling participant in the demonstration.
unwilling contributions from city employees who felt pressured to do so
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If your new partner frequently reschedules meetings at the last minute, avoids discussing important details, or seems unwilling to compromise, these may be signs that the collaboration could become more challenging than productive.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump's appearance also highlighted a key talking point, the assumption that Harris is unwilling to do interviews to discuss her record with unfriendly media.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Harris was unwilling or unable to separate from Biden and provide a coherent rationale for her candidacy.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 2 Nov. 2024
The government appears unwilling to undertake the bold steps needed—such as direct income support to households—that could drive meaningful economic rebalancing.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump's appearance also highlighted a key talking point, the assumption that Harris is unwilling to do interviews to discuss her record with unfriendly media.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Harris was unwilling or unable to separate from Biden and provide a coherent rationale for her candidacy.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 2 Nov. 2024
The government appears unwilling to undertake the bold steps needed—such as direct income support to households—that could drive meaningful economic rebalancing.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unwilling
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“Unwilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwilling. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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unwilling
adjective
un·will·ing
ˌən-ˈwil-iŋ 
ˈən-
: not willing
unwillingly
adverb
unwillingness
noun
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