Unwillingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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unwillingly

[ ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli ]

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adverb

In an unwilling manner; without wanting or being willing to do something.

Synonyms

grudgingly, involuntarily, reluctantly

Examples of usage

He unwillingly agreed to help with the project.
She unwilingly attended the meeting.
They unwilingly followed the rules.

Translations

Translations of the word "unwillingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contra vontade

🇮🇳 अनिच्छा से

🇩🇪 widerwillig

🇮🇩 dengan enggan

🇺🇦 неохоче

🇵🇱 niechętnie

🇯🇵 いやいや

🇫🇷 à contrecœur

🇪🇸 de mala gana

🇹🇷 isteksizce

🇰🇷 마지못해

🇸🇦 على مضض

🇨🇿 neochotně

🇸🇰 neochotne

🇨🇳 不情愿地

🇸🇮 nerad

🇮🇸 óviljugur

🇰🇿 қалаусыз

🇬🇪 უკმაყოფილოდ

🇦🇿 istəksiz

🇲🇽 de mala gana

Word origin

The word 'unwillingly' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'willingly', which originated from the Old English term 'willan' meaning 'to wish or desire'. Over time, 'willingly' evolved to mean 'in a willing manner', and the addition of the prefix 'un-' created the opposite meaning of 'in an unwilling manner'.