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Unwilling

usgb/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/Volume
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Personal Resistance

Used when someone personally doesn't want to do something, often emotionally driven.

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Despite the attractive offer, he was unwilling to relocate for the job.
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Subtle Defiance

Can imply a quiet form of resistance to authority or expectation without open conflict.

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The employees were unwilling to work overtime without proper compensation.
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Implicit Pressure

Suggests there might be external or internal pressure influencing the decision.

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She remained unwilling to discuss her past, despite her therapist's encouragement.
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