UNWILLINGLY

unwillingly

(adverb) in an unwilling manner; “he had sinned against her unwillingly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

unwillingly (comparative more unwillingly, superlative most unwillingly)

In an unwilling or uncooperative manner.

Source: Wiktionary


UNWILLING

Un*will"ing, a.

Definition: Not willing; loath; disinclined; reluctant; as, an unwilling servant. And drop at last, but in unwilling ears, This saving counsel, "Keep your piece nine years." Pope.

– Un*will"ing*ly, adv.

– Un*will"ing*ness, n.

UNWILL

Un*will", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + will.]

Definition: To annul or reverse by an act of the will. Longfellow.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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28 November 2024

SYNCRETISM

(noun) the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)


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