Examples of unwilling in a Sentence
He was an unwilling participant in the demonstration.
unwilling contributions from city employees who felt pressured to do so
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Because in the eyes of a powerful legal system that is either unwilling or afraid to upset the status quo, Hill was but a brief interrupter.
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Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
1 July 2026
Authorities say hundreds of aftershocks have continued to shake the country, complicating rescue operations and fueling fears among survivors who remain unwilling to return to damaged homes.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Others, who either forget or are unwilling to hassle the move, incur a $65 ticket and often a tow, creating a time-consuming obstacle for broom operators.
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Norman Steisel,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
To be sized for a bra can be an anxiety-inducing experience for anyone, let alone a trans adult unwilling to solicit a salesperson’s help.
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Nicky Josephine,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
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Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
1 July 2026
Authorities say hundreds of aftershocks have continued to shake the country, complicating rescue operations and fueling fears among survivors who remain unwilling to return to damaged homes.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
Others, who either forget or are unwilling to hassle the move, incur a $65 ticket and often a tow, creating a time-consuming obstacle for broom operators.
—
Norman Steisel,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
To be sized for a bra can be an anxiety-inducing experience for anyone, let alone a trans adult unwilling to solicit a salesperson’s help.
—
Nicky Josephine,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unwilling
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“Unwilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwilling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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unwilling
adjective
un·will·ing
ˌən-ˈwil-iŋ 
ˈən-
: not willing
unwillingly
adverb
unwillingness
noun
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