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unwilling (adj.)

early 15c., altered from or re-formed to replace Middle English unwilland, from Old English unwillende; see un- (1) "not" + willing (adj.). Also see -ing (2). Related: Unwillingly; unwillingness.

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Definitions of unwilling from WordNet

unwilling (adj.)
not disposed or inclined toward;
unwilling to face facts
an unwilling assistant
unwilling (adj.)
in spite of contrary volition;
an unwilling smile
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