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unwilling

/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/
un · wil · ling /ʌn · ˈwɪl · ɪŋ/
English Definition
adj. not ready or eager to do something
中文释义
不愿意的
Significado en Español
reacio
한국어 뜻
내키지 않는, 원치 않는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
miễn cưỡng, không sẵn lòng
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Example Sentence

He was unwilling to compromise.

他不愿意妥协。

Synonyms
reluctant disinclined hesitant
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “unwilling”:

  1. A willing
  2. B reluctant
  3. C eager
  4. D ready
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B — reluctant. “unwilling” means adj. not ready or eager to do something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The tired little child was ______ to leave the fun party and go home.

  1. A unwilling
  2. B eager
  3. C keen
  4. D ready
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A — unwilling. “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.

How do you use “unwilling” in a sentence?

He was unwilling to compromise. (他不愿意妥协。)

What are synonyms for “unwilling”?

reluctant, disinclined, hesitant — all close in meaning to unwilling (adj. not ready or eager to do something).

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.

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