Unwillingness (Noun)
Meaning
The trait of being unwilling; "his unwillingness to cooperate vetoed every proposal I made"; "in spite of our warnings he plowed ahead with the involuntariness of an automaton".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- His unwillingness to forgive made it impossible for them to reconcile.
- The company's unwillingness to invest in research led to its decline in the competitive market.
- Despite repeated warnings, her unwillingness to take responsibility for her actions led to her downfall.
- Their unwillingness to adapt to change hindered the team's ability to innovate and grow.
- The politician's unwillingness to listen to opposing viewpoints earned her a reputation for being divisive.