unwilling
gb/ʌnwˈɪlɪŋ/ us/ʌnwˈɪlɪŋ/
B1
Angličtina
~ 4600
nem hajlandó, vonakodó
B1
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nem hajlandó
B1
vonakodó
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Vzorec užití:
[someone] is unwilling to [verb]
She was unwilling to discuss her personal life with the press.
Nem volt hajlandó a magánéletéről beszélni a sajtónak.
The company is unwilling to make changes to its policy.
A vállalat nem hajlandó változtatni a szabályzatán.
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.
Učební příklady
I am unwilling to go outside in the rain.
Nem vagyok hajlandó kimenni az esőbe.
She is unwilling to eat vegetables.
Nem hajlandó zöldséget enni.
He is unwilling to help with the work.
They are unwilling to change their plan.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unwilling' with 'unable'. 'Unwilling' means you do not want to do something, while 'unable' means you cannot do it.
Význam
Not wanting to do something
Kolokace
unwilling participant
|unwilling to help
|unwilling witness
|seem unwilling
|remain unwilling
Synonyma
reluctant (Slightly softer in tone, often suggesting hesitation rather than complete refusal.)
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loath (More formal or literary, often stronger in expressing dislike or disapproval of the action.)
Antonyma
willing (Direct opposite; describes being ready and agreeable to do something.)
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eager (Opposite in both readiness and enthusiasm, often implying strong desire.)
Témata
emotions
|daily life
|attitudes
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Not wanting to do something or not ready to agree.
Not ready, inclined, or prepared to do something; lacking the desire or willingness to act.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
unwilling
IPA
GB/ʌnwˈɪlɪŋ/
US/ʌnwˈɪlɪŋ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
un - will - ing (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (will)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: unwilling
Příbuzná slova
Core family
Related words
unwillingness
noun
unwillingly
adverb
Advanced or less common
willful
adjective
willfully
adverb
Výrazy
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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- Despite the pressure, he remained unwilling to sign the contract.
- They remain unwilling to discuss the issue.