unwilling
/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #5226 in the learning path
不愿意的；不情愿的
Definitions
adj. not wanting or agreeing to do something
不愿意的；不情愿的
Example
He was unwilling to lend his new bicycle.
他不愿意把自己的新自行车借出去。
Some commuters are unwilling to cycle to work because busy roads lack safe lanes and secure bicycle parking.
一些通勤者不愿骑车上班，因为繁忙的道路缺乏安全的车道和可靠的自行车停放设施。
Collocations
- unwilling to accept
- unwilling to cooperate
- an unwilling participant
Word family
- willing (adj.)
- unwillingly (adv.)
- unwillingness (n.)
Synonyms
- reluctant
Antonyms
- willing
- eager
Usage tip
常用be unwilling to do；不愿做不等于unable不能做。
FAQ
- What does unwilling mean?
- not wanting or agreeing to do something
- How is unwilling pronounced?
- UK /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/, US /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
