What is the Spanish word for "unwilling"?

Learn how to say "unwilling" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

unwilling

Spanish

reacio

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Alternative translations of "unwilling"

reticente
renuente
desganado
receloso

Examples of how to use "unwilling" in Spanish

English
My brother was an unwilling participant.
Spanish
Mi hermano fue un participante reacio.
English
She was unwilling to share her dessert.
Spanish
Ella no quería compartir su postre.
English
They were unwilling to change their plans.
Spanish
Ellos no estaban dispuestos a cambiar sus planes.
English
He felt unwilling to speak in public.
Spanish
Él se sentía reacio a hablar en público.
English
The child was unwilling to go inside.
Spanish
El niño no quería entrar.

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