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
In my experience, most executives who reject coaching either don’t understand its purpose or are unwilling to put in the work to refine their skills.
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Dr. Corrie Block, Phd, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Everything’s only implied or suggested, as if the show is unwilling to make a direct statement regarding Simms and Phillips’ relationship.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
But Speaker Mike Johnson and others in the Republican Party appear unwilling to challenge the executive’s expanding use of trade authorities granted to it by Congress, even as the scope and complexity of these tariffs risk spiraling far beyond the federal government’s ability to execute on them.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
Even when Putin leaves Russia, many countries are unwilling to arrest him.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
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Dr. Corrie Block, Phd, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Everything’s only implied or suggested, as if the show is unwilling to make a direct statement regarding Simms and Phillips’ relationship.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
But Speaker Mike Johnson and others in the Republican Party appear unwilling to challenge the executive’s expanding use of trade authorities granted to it by Congress, even as the scope and complexity of these tariffs risk spiraling far beyond the federal government’s ability to execute on them.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
Even when Putin leaves Russia, many countries are unwilling to arrest him.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwilling
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Last season, Bailey recorded eight tackles for loss, seven sacks, eight quarterback hurries and five forced fumbles, leading Stanford in every category.—
Sam Khan Jr.,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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During his nine years in the NFL, Wells recorded 529 total tackles, two and a half sacks, three interceptions and six forced fumbles.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Emerging from the city's urban landscape, his art is characterized by spontaneous compositions of pattern and form, often evolving through layers of spray paint, ink, and acrylic.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Both edibles offer fresh garnishes for daily use or spontaneous hosting.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, an accidental executor can be the trustee of a revocable trust after the grantor has passed away.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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What followed was part social experiment, part accidental soul-baring, and slightly more fun than doomscrolling solo.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Unwilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwilling. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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