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Another word for unwilling

unwilling Synonyms

unwilling

modif.

backward, resistant, reluctant, refractory, recalcitrant, unenthusiastic, doubtful, wayward, unready, indisposed, disinclined, averse, opposed, against, contrary, indifferent, indocile, intractable, demurring, shrinking, flinching, hesitating, shy, slack, evasive, loath, shy of, laggard, malcontent, slow, remiss, grudging, uncooperative, contrary, against the grain.

Antonyms ready*, willing, eager.

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Another word for unwilling

adjective

Not inclined or willing to do or undertake:

averse, disinclined, indisposed, loath, reluctant. See willing

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At first I was rather unwilling to study Latin grammar.
She looked away from the scene, unwilling to believe what she saw was real.
Carmen ate with her left hand, unwilling to let lose of Alex for one second.
She slowed, unwilling to join the throng of bloodsuckers.
Intrigued by the sensations, she found herself unwilling to look away from him this time.

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