Antonyms for willing

Grammar : Adj

Spell : wil-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɪl ɪŋ

Definition of willing

Origin : Old English willendliche; see will (v.).

adj agreeable, ready

Example sentences :

If this be the test, I am willing to be tried with Hipparete at the court of the Muses.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

But am I so fortunate as to find you willing to return with me?
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Some time, when you are willing, you shall tell me all about it.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

He was rich and he was willing to take the daughter without a single penny.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

I can only say that if my services are required I shall be found ready and willing.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

"I'll tell you how it is," said the big man in the tone of one who is willing to argue a point.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

I was willing to think that I had still a brother and sister.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

To make sure of success and the size of his stakes he was willing to invest heavily.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

I cannot take Edie into the camp, and she would not be willing if I could.
Extract from : « The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage » by Charles G. D. Roberts

I am willing to believe that the lack of understanding was my own fault, but a lack of understanding there was.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

Synonyms for willing

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