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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(adjective) having deserted a cause or principle; “some provinces had proved recreant”; “renegade supporters of the usurper”


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