UNWILLING


Meaning of UNWILLING in English

— unwillingly , adv. — unwillingness , n.

/un wil"ing/ , adj.

1. not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.

2. opposed; offering resistance; stubborn or obstinate; refractory: an unwilling captive.

[ bef. 900; OE unwillende (not recorded in ME); see UN- 1 , WILLING ]

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