unwillingly

adv

unwillingly

adv

Etymology From unwilling + -ly or un- + willingly.

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.2015 August 5, Cathryn M. Mercier, “‘Listen, Slowly,’ by Thanhha Lai”, in The New York Times:
Antonyms
willingly

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