B2adjectivepsychologyrelationships
US/ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/
UK/ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/
not wanting to do something, especially because you disagree or are afraid
In context
Many customers are unwilling to pay more for the same service.
He was an unwilling participant in the experiment.
The two sides remain unwilling to compromise on the main issues.
Words that go with unwilling
adjective + preposition
- unwilling to compromiseThe manager was unwilling to compromise on quality.
- unwilling to cooperateThe suspect was unwilling to cooperate with police.
- unwilling to changeSome people are unwilling to change their habits.
adjective + noun
- unwilling participantShe felt like an unwilling participant in the plan.
- unwilling witnessThe unwilling witness refused to give his name.
verb + adjective
- remain unwillingBoth sides remain unwilling to talk.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is unwilling help me.Correct: He is unwilling to help me.