unwilling
/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/adjective
उच्चारण अन्विलिंग
अनिच्छुक, तैयार न होने वाला
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~ (to do sth)
not wanting to do something and refusing to do it
अनिच्छुक, तैयार न होने वाला
- He was unwilling to admit his mistake.
- an unwilling helper
- The patient was unwilling to take the bitter medicine.
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- Many farmers are unwilling to sell their land.
- Unwilling to wait, he walked home.
- She seemed unwilling to talk about the accident.
Synonyms reluctant averse disinclined
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
be unwilling + to-infinitive
Unwilling is followed by to + verb to show a person does not want to do something and may refuse. Never use a gerund after it.
'Unwilling' के बाद to + verb आता है, जो बताता है कि व्यक्ति कुछ करना नहीं चाहता और मना भी कर सकता है। इसके बाद gerund नहीं आता।
- The shopkeeper was unwilling to lower the price.
- Radhika was unwilling to leave her village.
unwilling + noun (attributive)
Before a noun, unwilling describes a person who is forced or a reluctant participant.
Noun से पहले 'unwilling' ऐसे व्यक्ति को बताता है जो मजबूरी में या अनिच्छा से शामिल हो।
- He was an unwilling witness in the case.
- The boy was an unwilling student.
unwilling + to say / admit / accept
It collocates well with verbs of communication or acceptance to show someone is not ready to speak or agree.
यह बोलने या स्वीकार करने से जुड़ी क्रियाओं के साथ आता है और बताता है कि व्यक्ति बात करने या सहमत होने को तैयार नहीं।
- The minister was unwilling to comment.
- She was unwilling to admit her mistake.
unwillingly / unwillingness
The adverb unwillingly describes how something is done, and the noun unwillingness names the attitude.
Adverb 'unwillingly' बताता है कि कार्य कैसे किया गया और noun 'unwillingness' उस मनोवृत्ति का नाम है।
- He signed the paper unwillingly.
- Their unwillingness to share the notes upset the class.
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adverb + unwilling
totallyextremelyratherstillclearly
- The villagers were totally unwilling to move.
ग्रामीण हटने के लिए बिल्कुल तैयार नहीं थे।
unwilling + noun
participantwitnesspartnervictimstudentaudience
- She was an unwilling partner in the project.
वह परियोजना में अनिच्छुक साझेदार थी।
verb + unwilling
seemremainappearbeprove
- The officer remained unwilling to sign.
अधिकारी हस्ताक्षर करने के लिए अनिच्छुक बना रहा।
unwilling + verb
to payto helpto listento compromiseto share
- Neither side was unwilling to compromise.
किसी भी पक्ष को समझौता करने में आपत्ति नहीं थी।
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- The landlord is unwilling to repair the roof before the rains.
मकान-मालिक बारिश से पहले छत की मरम्मत करने को तैयार नहीं है।
- Many students are unwilling to speak English in class.
बहुत से विद्यार्थी कक्षा में English बोलने के इच्छुक नहीं हैं।
- He gave an unwilling nod when asked to join.
शामिल होने को कहे जाने पर उसने अनिच्छा से सिर हिलाया।
- She seemed unwilling to leave the stage.
वह मंच छोड़ने को तैयार नहीं लग रही थी।
- An unwilling witness may change his statement later.
अनिच्छुक गवाह बाद में अपना बयान बदल सकता है।
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✗ He is unwilling for giving the interview.
✓ He is unwilling to give the interview.
Unwilling takes to + base verb, not for + gerund.
'Unwilling' के बाद to + base verb आता है, for + gerund नहीं।
✗ She was unwilling of helping us.
✓ She was unwilling to help us.
No preposition of is used; use the to-infinitive.
यहाँ preposition 'of' नहीं आता; to-infinitive का प्रयोग करें।
✗ He was unwilling to said anything.
✓ He was unwilling to say anything.
After to the verb stays in its base form.
'To' के बाद verb अपने base form में रहती है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These all express a lack of wish, but differ in firmness and attitude.
सभी इच्छा के अभाव को बताते हैं, पर दृढ़ता और मनोवृत्ति में भिन्न हैं।
Not wanting to do something and often refusing.
कुछ करना न चाहना और प्रायः मना करना।
- He was unwilling to pay.
Hesitant; may do it in the end, but with doubts.
हिचकिचाने वाला; अंत में कर भी सकता है, पर संकोच से।
- She was reluctant to speak.
Showing little interest, though not necessarily refusing.
कम रुचि दिखाना, पर आवश्यक नहीं कि मना करे।
- The audience was unenthusiastic.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Unwilling to do sth.
'unwilling to do sth' आता है।