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- [uhn-wil-ing]
- /ʌnˈwɪl ɪŋ/
- /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/
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- [uhn-wil-ing]
- /ʌnˈwɪl ɪŋ/
Definitions of unwillingness word
- adjective unwillingness not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime. 1
- adjective unwillingness opposed; offering resistance; stubborn or obstinate; refractory: an unwilling captive. 1
- noun unwillingness reluctance 1
- noun unwillingness reluctance to do 1
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Origin of unwillingness
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Old English unwillende (not recorded in ME); see un-1, willing
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Parts of speech for Unwillingness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unwillingness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unwillingness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unwillingness
noun unwillingness
- aversion — If you have an aversion to someone or something, you dislike them very much.
- counterargument — A counterargument is an argument that makes an opposing point to another argument.
- demurral — the act or an instance of demurring
- hesitation — the act of hesitating; a delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear: His hesitation cost him the championship.
- in-difference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
Antonyms for unwillingness
noun unwillingness
- alacrity — If you do something with alacrity, you do it quickly and eagerly.
- briskness — quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk.
- druthers — one's own way, choice, or preference: If I had my druthers, I'd dance all night.
- joyousness — The state of being joyous.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
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