adverb
unwillingly
adverb
1
In a reluctant manner; against one's wishes.
"He unwillingly agreed to help move the furniture."
How to Use Unwillingly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something without really wanting to.
Word Forms
more unwillingly comparative, most unwillingly superlative
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Etymology
From unwilling plus -ly.
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Rhymes for unwillingly
kingly
tingly
lovingly
amazingly
willingly
seemingly
mockingly
knowingly
alarmingly
annoyingly
strikingly
shockingly
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