What is the Spanish word for "unwillingness"?

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

English

unwillingness

Spanish

la resistencia

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Alternative translations of "unwillingness"

la falta de voluntad
la renuencia
la negativa
la indisposición

Examples of how to use "unwillingness" in Spanish

English
His unwillingness to help was frustrating.
Spanish
Su renuencia a ayudar fue frustrante.
English
Her unwillingness surprised everyone at the meeting.
Spanish
Su falta de disposición sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
English
The child's unwillingness to share caused a problem.
Spanish
La negativa del niño a compartir causó un problema.
English
We noticed his unwillingness to answer the question.
Spanish
Notamos su renuencia a responder la pregunta.
English
Their unwillingness delayed the project by several days.
Spanish
Su falta de disposición retrasó el proyecto por varios días.

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