unwillingly

/' n'wili li/

Thân thiện

He unwillingly accepted the award on stage.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an unwilling manner
   • he had sinned against her unwillingly