unwillingness
noun/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
Frequency rank: #11,672 most common English word
Meaning
the state of not wanting to do something; reluctance
Example sentence
The manager noticed her team's unwillingness to work overtime during the holiday season.
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