adverb

unwillingly

Unwillingly (adverb) means In a reluctant manner; against one's wishes. Example: “He unwillingly agreed to help move the furniture.”

adverb

In a reluctant manner; against one's wishes.

"He unwillingly agreed to help move the furniture."

How to use unwillingly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something without really wanting to.

more unwillingly comparative, most unwillingly superlative

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He _____ agreed to help move the furniture.

From unwilling plus -ly.

willingly

freely readily voluntarily gladly willingly

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What does “unwillingly” mean?

The word “unwillingly” means in a reluctant manner; against one's wishes. In plain terms, doing something without really wanting to.

How do you use “unwillingly” in a sentence?

Here is “unwillingly” used in a sentence: “He unwillingly agreed to help move the furniture.”

What is the opposite of “unwillingly”?

The opposite of “unwillingly” — its antonyms — is willingly.

What part of speech is “unwillingly”?

“Unwillingly” is an adverb.

freely readily voluntarily gladly willingly