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unwillingness Synonyms

Another word for unwillingness

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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being reluctant, disinclined, or not wanting to do something.

Usage Example

"The negotiations stalled due to the company's reluctance to compromise on key contract terms."

Strongest
reluctance
disinclination
Strong
hesitance
hesitancy
aversion
resistance
recalcitrance
Weak
intransigence

Opposites of unwillingness

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

willingness
readiness
eagerness
inclination
enthusiasm
compliance
See all opposites of unwillingness

• Nearby Words

unwilled
unwilling
unwillingly
unwillingness
unwind
unwindable
unwinnable

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