unwilling

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(un wiling)

Collocations for "unwilling"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "unwilling" in context.

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unwilling

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. an unwilling [host, public, challenger, performer, prisoner, soldier]
  2. unwilling [parents, members, customers]
  3. is unwilling to [admit, accept, compromise]
  4. was unwilling to [leave, go, help, pay, work]
  5. trying to [teach, get through to, educate] unwilling students
  6. an unwilling [nature, character, personality]
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