unwilling

adjective/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/CEFR B1

অনিচ্ছুক, নারাজ

Meaning

Not wanting to do something.

Example sentences

  • He was unwilling to share his book.সে তার বই ভাগ করতে অনিচ্ছুক ছিল।
  • She seemed unwilling to answer.তাকে উত্তর দিতে নারাজ মনে হচ্ছিল।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: reluctant, hesitant

Antonyms: willing, eager

Similar words, and what each means

  • reluctant

    অনিচ্ছুক বা দ্বিধাগ্রস্ত, অনিচ্ছুক

    Unwilling and hesitant to do something.

  • hesitant

    দ্বিধাগ্রস্ত, ইতস্তত

    Slow to act or speak because you are unsure.

Other English words for “অনিচ্ছুক, নারাজ”

  • reluctant

    Unwilling and hesitant to do something.

  • averse

    Strongly disliking or opposed to something.

  • half-hearted

    Done without real effort or enthusiasm.

Opposite words

  • willing

    ইচ্ছুক, রাজি

    Ready and happy to do something.

  • eager

    আগ্রহী, উৎসুক

    Very interested and wanting to do something.

Word family

Words built on the same root. Learning them together is faster than learning them apart.

  • unwillinglyadverbঅনিচ্ছাসত্ত্বেও

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Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “unwilling” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • জট পাকানো, জটিল
    • • সমর্থনযোগ্য
    • • বৈধ, যুক্তিসঙ্গত
    • • অনিচ্ছুক, নারাজ
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    অনিচ্ছুক, নারাজ — unwilling (adjective) — অনিচ্ছুক, নারাজ. Not wanting to do something.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “unwilling”?

    • • reluctant
    • • prevalent
    • • treacherous
    • • sullen
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    reluctant — reluctant — অনিচ্ছুক বা দ্বিধাগ্রস্ত, অনিচ্ছুক. Unwilling and hesitant to do something.

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