unwilling
/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/
un · wil · ling
/ʌn · ˈwɪl · ɪŋ/
English Definition
adj. not ready or eager to do something
Significado en Español
reacio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
miễn cưỡng, không sẵn lòng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “unwilling”:
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A
willing
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B
reluctant
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C
eager
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D
ready
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B — reluctant.
“unwilling” means adj. not ready or eager to do something
Common questions about “unwilling”
What does “unwilling” mean?
unwilling — adj. not ready or eager to do something. In Chinese: 不愿意的.
How do you pronounce “unwilling”?
unwilling is pronounced /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: un · wil · ling.
Is “unwilling” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. unwilling appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
