As of 2019, Starbucks opens a new store every 15 hours in China. The coffee chain has grown by 700% over the past decade.
UNWILLING
unwilling
(adjective) in spite of contrary volition; “an unwilling smile”
unwilling
(adjective) not disposed or inclined toward; “an unwilling assistant”; “unwilling to face facts”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
unwilling (comparative more unwilling, superlative most unwilling)
Not willing; reluctant
Source: Wiktionary
Un*will"ing, a.
Definition: Not willing; loath; disinclined; reluctant; as, an unwilling servant. And drop at last, but in unwilling ears, This saving counsel, "Keep your piece nine years." Pope.
– Un*will"ing*ly, adv.
– Un*will"ing*ness, n.
UNWILL
Un*will", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + will.]
Definition: To annul or reverse by an act of the will. Longfellow.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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