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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