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unwilling

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/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/ · un-wil-ling

Reluctant or not inclined to do something.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Reluctant or not inclined to do something.

کسی چیز کرنے کے لئے آمادہ نہیں ہونا۔

ناراضی

naraazi

Synonyms

reluctantdisinclinedaverseلگاؤ نہیںدلچسپی نہيںدل سے انکار

Antonyms

willingeagerenthusiasticآمادہپرجوشخوشی سے

Common Collocations

  • unwilling participant
  • unwilling volunteer
  • unwilling to comply

Example Sentences

She was unwilling to share her personal information.

وہ اپنی ذاتی معلومات شیئر کرنے کے لیے ناراضی تھی۔

Woh apni zaati maloomat share karne ke liye naraazi thi.

Despite his unwillingness, he was forced to attend the meeting.

اس کی ناراضی کے باوجود، اسے اجلاس میں شرکت کرنے پر مجبور کیا گیا۔

Is ki naraazi ke bawajood, use ijtima mein shirkat karne par majboor kiya gaya.

The unwilling student struggled to complete the assignment.

ناراضی طالب علم نے اسائنمنٹ مکمل کرنے میں مشکلات کا سامنا کیا۔

Naraazi talib-e-ilm ne assignment mukammal karne mein mushkilat ka samna kiya.

Easily Confused With

reluctant:Reluctant refers to a similar state but does not necessarily imply a strong refusal like unwilling does.

Word Family

willing
adjectiveآمادہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'un-' as a barrier, preventing willingness.

Picture someone crossing their arms, showing they are not willing.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نرمی سے بات کریں، دل سے بات نہیں چلے گی۔

Narmi se baat karein, dil se baat nahi chale gi.

Speak softly; without the heart, nothing will work.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "unwilling" — not willing or disposed to do something

First known use: 15th century

The prefix 'un-' indicates negation, combined with 'willing' which comes from the Old English 'willan' meaning 'to wish or desire'.