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Etymology

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From unwilling +‎ -ly or un- +‎ willingly.

Adverb

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unwillingly (comparative more unwillingly, superlative most unwillingly)

  1. In an unwilling or uncooperative manner.
    • 2015 May 8, Cathryn M. Mercier, “‘Listen, Slowly,’ by Thanhha Lai”, in The New York Times[1]:
      Mai unwillingly starts her journey, wondering how she, still dependent on her parents, can possibly be a reliable companion to her frail grandmother.

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