as in forced
not made or done willingly or by choice
unwilling contributions from city employees who felt pressured to do so
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Recent Examples of unwilling
That’s leading to conflict between sellers who are unwilling to lower prices and demanding buyers.
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Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 18 July 2025
Trump has also been unwilling to budge on a 25% tariff on autos and auto parts and a 50% tariff on metals, which would hurt some of Japan’s key exports.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 18 July 2025
Many Americans are demonstrably disgusted, shamed, and angered by their tyrants, but mainstream literary and intellectual institutions seem unable or unwilling to give voice to them.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Feds unwilling to share potential critical evidence State prosecutors knew about the photo for months but only recently passed along to defense attorneys as part of pre-trial discovery.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 18 July 2025
Trump has also been unwilling to budge on a 25% tariff on autos and auto parts and a 50% tariff on metals, which would hurt some of Japan’s key exports.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 18 July 2025
Many Americans are demonstrably disgusted, shamed, and angered by their tyrants, but mainstream literary and intellectual institutions seem unable or unwilling to give voice to them.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Feds unwilling to share potential critical evidence State prosecutors knew about the photo for months but only recently passed along to defense attorneys as part of pre-trial discovery.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwilling
Adjective
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Their cumulative stats in those 16 games are exceptional: 18.5 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, 49 quarterback hits and six forced fumbles.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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But activists like Lee criticized the measures as cosmetic, saying they were aimed at improving Taiwan’s image rather than addressing the root causes of forced labor.—
Eric Cheung,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Later in the month, Venus in Leo brings a playful, flirty energy to your love life, and with Uranus and Neptune stirring the pot, expect spontaneous sparks and some creative, bold moves in the love department.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Say yes to spontaneous invitations, especially around the time that Mercury stations direct on the 11th.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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Despite suspicions of foul play from both U.S. and Zambian officials, local police declared Bianca’s death the result of an accidental discharge of a firearm.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Today, even minor missteps—whether accidental or intentional—can rapidly escalate, leading to public crises that damage reputations and erode the trust organizations have worked hard to build.—
Maria Trochimezuk,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Unwilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwilling. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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