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unwilling Synonyms

Another word for unwilling

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• adjective (Context 1)

Not ready, eager, or prepared to do something; acting against one's own desire or inclination.

Usage Example

"The witness was reluctant to testify without a guarantee of protection."

Strongest
reluctant
disinclined
loath
Strong
hesitant
averse
indisposed
resistant
grudging
involuntary

Opposites of unwilling

The opposite of unwilling shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

willing
eager
ready
inclined
disposed
enthusiastic
amenable
compliant
See all opposites of unwilling

• Nearby Words

unwieldiness
unwieldy
unwilled
unwilling
unwillingly
unwillingness
unwind

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unwilling. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unwilling
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