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- [uhn-wil-ing]
- /ʌnˈwɪl ɪŋ/
- /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-wil-ing]
- /ʌnˈwɪl ɪŋ/
Definitions of unwillingly word
- adjective unwillingly not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime. 1
- adjective unwillingly opposed; offering resistance; stubborn or obstinate; refractory: an unwilling captive. 1
- adverb unwillingly reluctantly, against one's will 1
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Origin of unwillingly
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Old English unwillende (not recorded in ME); see un-1, willing
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Parts of speech for Unwillingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unwillingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unwillingly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unwillingly
adv unwillingly
- grudgingly — displaying or reflecting reluctance or unwillingness: grudging acceptance of the victory of an opponent.
- involuntarily — not voluntary; independent of one's will; not by one's own choice: an involuntary listener; involuntary servitude.
Antonyms for unwillingly
adv unwillingly
- acquiescently — disposed to acquiesce or consent tacitly.
- actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
- affably — pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman.
- affirmatively — affirming or assenting; asserting the truth, validity, or fact of something.
- agreeably — to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation.
adverb unwillingly
- charmingly — In a charming manner.
- cravingly — With longing or craving.
- elatedly — In an elated manner.
- enchantedly — As if enchanted.
- enthusiastically — In an enthusiastic manner.
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