unwilling

réticent, peu disposé

Qui ne veut pas faire quelque chose ou n’accepte pas de le faire.

En anglais simple : Not wanting or agreeing to do something.

• He was unwilling to help.
• They remain unwilling to accept the offer.
• Why are you so unwilling to discuss the problem?

Comment l'utiliser : unwilling to do something (She was unwilling to share her personal information.)

Synonymes : reluctant, disinclined

Contraires : willing, eager

Expressions courantes : unwilling to help, an unwilling participant, unwilling to change

réticent, peu disposé

Qui n’a pas envie de faire quelque chose, même s’il y est obligé.

En anglais simple : Not wanting to do something, even if you have to.

• He was unwilling to leave.
• We found an unwilling volunteer to wash the dishes.
• Why are you so unwilling to listen?

Comment l'utiliser : unwilling to do something (She was unwilling to discuss her salary.)

Synonymes : reluctant

Contraires : willing

Expressions courantes : unwilling to help, an unwilling participant