unwillingness

Noun

The state of being reluctant; not wanting to do something.

ریشه

From the Old English 'willan' meaning 'to will'. The prefix 'un-' was added in the 14th century, giving the word the opposite meaning. The suffix '-ness' was added to form the noun.

مثال

• His unwillingness to compromise made negotiations difficult.
• She showed an unwillingness to admit her mistakes.
• The project was delayed due to the team's unwillingness to cooperate.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Show unwillingness Express unwillingness Demonstrate unwillingness