Unwillingly

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In an unwilling or uncooperative manner.

    "Mai unwillingly starts her journey, wondering how she, still dependent on her parents, can possibly be a reliable companion to her frail grandmother."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an unwilling manner wordnet

Synonyms

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compulsivelyforcefullygrudginglyinvoluntarilynonvolitionallyprotest

Example

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"Sami unwillingly unmasked himself."

Etymology

From unwilling + -ly or un- + willingly.

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