إنجليزي

unwilling

gb/ʌnwˈɪlɪŋ/ us/ʌnwˈɪlɪŋ/
B1 إنجليزي
~ 4600
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective B1 state
1

Not wanting to do something

Not wanting to do something or not ready to agree.

نمط الاستخدام: [someone] is unwilling to [verb]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unwilling' with 'unable'. 'Unwilling' means you do not want to do something, while 'unable' means you cannot do it.
مرادفات
reluctant (Slightly softer in tone, often suggesting hesitation rather than complete refusal.) | loath (More formal or literary, often stronger in expressing dislike or disapproval of the action.)
أضداد
willing (Direct opposite; describes being ready and agreeable to do something.) | eager (Opposite in both readiness and enthusiasm, often implying strong desire.)
تراكيب شائعة
unwilling participant |unwilling to help |unwilling witness |seem unwilling |remain unwilling
مواضيع
emotions |daily life |attitudes |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • She was unwilling to discuss her personal life with the press.
  • The company is unwilling to make changes to its policy.
  • He seemed unwilling to admit his mistake.
  • They remained unwilling to compromise on the terms.
  • I am unwilling to risk my health for this project.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • I am unwilling to go outside in the rain.
  • She is unwilling to eat vegetables.
  • He is unwilling to help with the work.
  • They are unwilling to change their plan.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
unwilling
IPA
GB/ʌnwˈɪlɪŋ/
US/ʌnwˈɪlɪŋ/
المقاطع والنبر
un - will - ing (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (will)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
  • Base: unwilling
عيلة الكلمة
Core family
willing adjective A2 willingness noun B2 willingly adverb B1
Related words
unwillingness noun unwillingly adverb
Advanced or less common
willful adjective willfully adverb
تعبيرات

be unwilling to do something

1
/bˈi ʌnwˈɪlɪŋ tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Not wanting to perform an action

To not want to do a certain thing.

أمثلة
  • She is unwilling to speak in public.
  • They are unwilling to accept the offer.

remain unwilling

1
/ɹɪmˈeɪn ʌnwˈɪlɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Continue refusing or lacking desire

To still not want to do something after some time.

أمثلة
  • Despite the pressure, he remained unwilling to sign the contract.
  • They remain unwilling to discuss the issue.

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