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Pronunciation / Transliteration: fuhoni
"彼は仕事の提案を受け入れることに不本意だった。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not ready, eager, or prepared to do something.
"She was unwilling to accept the job offer due to the long commute." - 2
Reluctant or hesitant to act.
"He was unwilling to share his thoughts during the meeting."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'unwilling' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the Old English 'willan', which means 'to wish or desire'. The term has evolved over centuries to denote a lack of willingness or desire to do something.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Unwilling" is said worldwide
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Réticent
Transliteration: re.ti.sã
"Elle était réticente à accepter l'offre d'emploi."
Widerwillig
Transliteration: viː.dɐˈvɪ.lɪk
"Er war widerwillig, seine Meinung zu teilen."
Riluttante
Transliteration: ri.lutˈtante
"Era riluttante ad accettare l'offerta di lavoro."
Reacio
Transliteration: re.a.θjo
"Estaba reacio a aceptar la oferta de trabajo."
Relutante
Transliteration: he.luˈtɐ̃.tʃi
"Ele estava relutante em aceitar a oferta de emprego."
अनिच्छुक
Transliteration: anichchhuk
"वह नौकरी के प्रस्ताव को स्वीकार करने में अनिच्छुक था।"
不愿意
Transliteration: bù yuàn yì
"她不愿意接受工作邀请。"
꺼리는
Transliteration: kkeorineun
"그는 일자리 제안을 받아들이기를 꺼렸다."
不本意
Transliteration: fuhoni
"彼は仕事の提案を受け入れることに不本意だった。"
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