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unwillingly

adv

Etymology

From unwilling + -ly or un- + willingly.

  1. inherited from willung
  2. inherited from willende
  3. formed as unwilling — “un- + willing”
  4. formed as unwillingly — “unwilling + -ly”

Definitions

  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.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA