unwilling
gb/ʌnwˈɪlɪŋ/ us/ʌnwˈɪlɪŋ/
B1
انگلیسی
~ 4600
معنیها
۰ معنی
adjective
B1
state
1
Not wanting to do something
Not wanting to do something or not ready to agree.
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] is unwilling to [verb]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unwilling' with 'unable'. 'Unwilling' means you do not want to do something, while 'unable' means you cannot do it.
هممعنیها
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.)
متضادها
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.)
ترکیبهای رایج
unwilling participant
|unwilling to help
|unwilling witness
|seem unwilling
|remain unwilling
موضوعها
emotions
|daily life
|attitudes
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
unwilling
IPA
GB/ʌnwˈɪlɪŋ/
US/ʌnwˈɪlɪŋ/
هجاها و تکیه
un - will - ing (۳ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (will)
صورتهای واژه
Adjective
- Base: unwilling
خانوادهٔ واژه
Core family
Related words
unwillingness
noun
unwillingly
adverb
Advanced or less common
willful
adjective
willfully
adverb
عبارتها
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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- Despite the pressure, he remained unwilling to sign the contract.
- They remain unwilling to discuss the issue.