Unwilling
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Personal Resistance
Used when someone personally doesn't want to do something, often emotionally driven. 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. 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. She remained unwilling to discuss her past, despite her therapist's encouragement.