What Does not willing mean?

What Does not willing mean?

: not willing: a : loath, reluctant was unwilling to learn. b : done or given reluctantly unwilling approval. c : offering opposition : obstinate an unwilling student.

How do you say not willing?

Not willing to do something – thesaurus

1. unwilling. adjective. if you are unwilling to do something, you do not want to do it or you refuse to do it.
2. reluctant. adjective. not willing to do something.
3. unhelpful. adjective. …
4. uncooperative. adjective. …
5. loath. adjective. …
6. disinclined. adjective. …
7. unprepared. adjective. …
8. indisposed. adjective.

What word means not willing to say yes?

The words reluctant and hesitant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, reluctant implies a holding back through unwillingness.

What is the meaning of willing in English?

Definition of willing 1 : inclined or favorably disposed in mind : ready willing and eager to help. 2 : prompt to act or respond lending a willing hand. 3 : done, borne, or accepted by choice or without reluctance a willing sacrifice. 4 : of or relating to the will or power of choosing : volitional.

How do you use willing?

How to use Willing in a sentence

1. I’m willing to give it a try. …
2. People are always willing to believe the worst about others. …
3. I am willing to leave it to the majority. …
4. He was willing to admit he was wrong, but he wasn’t going to grovel.

Which is correct not willing or unwilling?

not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime. opposed; offering resistance; stubborn or obstinate; refractory: an unwilling captive.

How do you say no respectfully?

How to say no in any situation – 20 phrases

1. I appreciate the offer/invite, but I can’t commit.
2. I’m honored by the offer/invites, but can’t.
3. I’m flattered you considered me, but unfortunately I’ll have to pass this time.
4. I appreciate the offer/invite, but I am completely booked.
5. Thank you for thinking of me, but I can’t.

What is another word for will not?

What is another word for will and will not?

blow hot and cold	be indecisive
be undecided	be unsure
dither	hesitate
oscillate	shilly-shally
vacillate	waver

What is a reluctant person?

Definition of reluctant : feeling or showing aversion, hesitation, or unwillingness reluctant to get involved also : having or assuming a specified role unwillingly a reluctant hero.

What is another word for refused?

Some common synonyms of refuse are decline, reject, repudiate, and spurn. While all these words mean “to turn away by not accepting, receiving, or considering,” refuse suggests more positiveness or ungraciousness and often implies the denial of something asked for.

Will not Accept meaning?

▲ To refuse or say no to. decline. refuse. reject.

Is hesitant A feeling?

: feeling or showing unwillingness to do something because of doubt or nervousness I was hesitant to join in. Other Words from hesitant.

How do you say willing?

What type of word is willing?

What type of word is ‘willing’? Willing can be a verb, an adjective or a noun – Word Type.

What are u willing to do meaning?

(wɪlɪŋ ) 1. adjective. If someone is willing to do something, they are fairly happy about doing it and will do it if they are asked or required to do it.

What is the synonyms of willing?

Synonyms & Antonyms of willing

• amenable,
• disposed,
• fain,
• game,
• glad,
• inclined,
• minded,
• ready.

What is the difference between willing and want?

Wanting is a good start. Willing is being ready to do something. To put effort into it.

Will be willing is correct?

In the technical sense “will be” indicates something that will take place in the future To say “I will be willing” indicates you are not willing yet, but that will change and then you “will be willing” To say “I would be willing” indicates (in the general sense) that you are willing right now.