unwillingly
/' n'wili li/
Definition
- Adverb:
- In an unwilling manner; with reluctance or hesitation: "Unwillingly" describes performing an action without desire, enthusiasm, or consent, often due to external pressure or obligation.
Usage and Examples
- General Adverb Use:
- She unwillingly agreed to help, knowing she had no other choice.
- He accepted the award unwillingly, feeling he did not deserve it.
- The child unwillingly handed over the toy to his sibling.
Advanced Usage
- To do something unwillingly: This phrase emphasizes the reluctant nature of the action.
- He signed the contract unwillingly, under great duress.
- To admit/confess unwillingly: Used when someone reveals information against their own desire.
- The witness unwillingly admitted to seeing the suspect at the scene.
Variants and Related Words
- Unwilling (adjective): Not ready, eager, or prepared to do something.
- He was an unwilling participant in the scheme.
- Unwillingness (noun): The state or quality of being unwilling; reluctance.
- Her unwillingness to compromise led to a stalemate.
Synonyms
- Reluctantly: In an unwilling and hesitant way.
- Grudgingly: In a reluctant or resentful manner.
- Hesitantly: With hesitation or uncertainty.
Antonyms
- Willingly: Readily and with pleasure or consent.
- Eagerly: With keen interest or enthusiasm.
- Voluntarily: Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
Related Phrases and Constructions
- Against one's will: Contrary to what one wants.
- He participated against his will, which is similar to doing something unwillingly.
- With great reluctance: With a significant amount of unwillingness.
- She agreed with great reluctance, her actions mirroring doing something unwillingly.
Adverb
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in an unwilling manner
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he had sinned against her unwillingly
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