Unwilling

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/

Definitions of unwilling

adjective reluctant or not wanting to do something

Example Sentences

A1 She was unwilling to try the new food.

A2 The student was unwilling to participate in the group project.

B1 He was unwilling to compromise on the terms of the contract.

B2 The athlete was unwilling to accept defeat and continued to train harder.

C1 The politician was unwilling to admit any wrongdoing despite the evidence against them.

C2 The CEO was unwilling to make any changes to the company's policies, even in the face of criticism.

Examples of unwilling in a Sentence

formal The employee was unwilling to work overtime without proper compensation.

informal She's unwilling to share her snacks with anyone.

slang He's totally unwilling to try new things, dude.

figurative The artist was unwilling to compromise on her vision for the painting.

Grammatical Forms of unwilling

• past tense: was unwilling
• plural: unwilling
• comparative: more unwilling
• superlative: most unwilling
• present tense: is unwilling
• future tense: will be unwilling
• perfect tense: has been unwilling
• continuous tense: is being unwilling
• singular: unwilling
• positive degree: willing
• infinitive: to be unwilling
• gerund: being unwilling
• participle: unwilling

Origin and Evolution of unwilling

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unwilling' originated from the Old English word 'unwillende' which was a combination of 'un-' (meaning not) and 'willende' (meaning willing).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unwilling' has retained its original meaning of not being willing or reluctant, but its usage has expanded to encompass a broader range of contexts beyond just personal willingness.