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Unwilling (Adjective)

Not disposed or inclined toward; "an unwilling assistant"; "unwilling to face facts".

All adjective clusters.

She was an unwilling participant in the wedding ceremony, having never wanted to get married in the first place.
The little boy was unwilling to give up his favorite toy and cried loudly when his mother took it away.
The company is unwilling to compromise on the price, making it difficult to close the deal.
Despite her parents' efforts, the unwilling student refused to attend summer school.
The unwilling witness was forced to testify in court, revealing crucial information about the case.

In spite of contrary volition; "an unwilling smile".

All adjective clusters.

She gave an unwilling nod, but her eyes showed her relief at finally making a decision.
The company laid off hundreds of workers, replacing them with machines, leaving many unwilling participants in a rapidly changing job market.
The judge tried to elicit a response, but the witness remained an unwilling participant in the question and answer session.
Her mother badgered her into trying on the new dress, which produced an unwilling modeling demonstration in front of the mirror.
In an unwilling departure from tradition, the town cancelled the annual festival due to financial difficulties.