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unwillingly

/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/ adverb · British & US
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What does unwillingly mean?

adverb

In a way that shows you do not want to do something, or without wanting to do something. Used to indicate that something is done unwillingly or reluctantly.

Example

"She had to attend the meeting unwillingly, as she had other plans."

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