unwilling
intermediateB1/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/ · un-wil-ling
Reluctant or not inclined to do something.
Meanings
Reluctant or not inclined to do something.
کسی چیز کرنے کے لئے آمادہ نہیں ہونا۔
ناراضی
naraazi
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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.
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💡 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'.