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unwilling

adj. in spite of contrary volition

unwilling

adj. not disposed or inclined toward; "an unwilling assistant"

Fuzzynyms (9)

grudging

adj. of especially an attitude; "gave grudging consent"; "grudging acceptance of his opponent's victory"

antipathetic, antipathetical, opposed, averse, indisposed, loath, loth, averse to

adj. (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed; "antipathetic to new ideas"; "averse to taking risks"; "loath to go on such short notice"; "clearly indisposed to grant their request"

Synonyms (8)

accidental, unintentional, unwilled

adj. without deliberate volition

enforced

adj. forced or compelled or put in force; "a life of enforced inactivity"; "enforced obedience"

unconscious

adj. without conscious volition

defiant

adj. boldly resisting authority or an opposing force; "brought up to be aggressive and defiant"; "a defiant attitude"

disinclined

adj. unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval; "disinclined to say anything to anybody"

involuntary

adj. not subject to the control of the will; "involuntary manslaughter"; "involuntary servitude"; "an involuntary shudder"; "It (becoming a hero) was involuntary. They sank my boat"- John F.Kennedy

Antonyms (1)

willing

adj. disposed or inclined toward; "a willing participant"; "willing helpers"

unwilling

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