Unwilling

Synonyms of unwilling

• reluctant
• resistant
• averse

Antonyms of unwilling

• enthusiastic
• eager
• willing

Collocations of unwilling

unwilling participant

Frequency: 70 %

She was an unwilling participant in the experiment.

unwilling compromise

Frequency: 60 %

He made an unwilling compromise to keep the peace.

unwilling agreement

Frequency: 55 %

They reached an unwilling agreement to end the dispute.

unwilling resignation

Frequency: 50 %

She accepted the job offer with unwilling resignation.

unwilling sacrifice

Frequency: 45 %

He made an unwilling sacrifice for the greater good.

Idiomatic Expressions for unwilling

• Phrase: unwilling participant
  Meaning: someone who is forced or reluctant to take part in something
  Usage: He was an unwilling participant in the team project, but eventually warmed up to the idea.