Unwillingly
Unwillingly adverb - In an unwilling manner.
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Synonyms for Unwillingly
Voluntarily is an antonym for unwillingly.
Voluntarily
Voluntarily adverb - Of one's own free will.
Usage example: you took part in this voluntarily, so you have no cause to complain
Unwillingly is an antonym for voluntarily.
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Spike arguably became this as he voluntarily chose to have his soul restored (whereas Angel's was forced upon him and always forced back in unwillingly when he loses it).
Source: Ascended Demon
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