[more unwilling; most unwilling] : not willing: such as a : not wanting to do something — usually followed by to + verb ▪ The witness was unwilling to cooperate. ▪ He is unwilling to help.
b always used before a noun : made to do something that you do not want to do
▪ He was an unwilling participant in the demonstration.
b always used before a noun : made to do something that you do not want to do
▪ He was an unwilling participant in the demonstration.
— un·will·ing·ly adverb
▪ I took his money most unwillingly.
▪ I took his money most unwillingly.
— un·will·ing·ness noun [noncount]
▪ Your unwillingness to do extra work cost you a promotion.
▪ Your unwillingness to do extra work cost you a promotion.







