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
- an unwilling [host, public, challenger, performer, prisoner, soldier]
- unwilling [parents, members, customers]
- is unwilling to [admit, accept, compromise]
- was unwilling to [leave, go, help, pay, work]
- trying to [teach, get through to, educate] unwilling students
- an unwilling [nature, character, personality]
'unwilling' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):