Unwillingly and Voluntarily

Unwillingly

Unwillingly adverb - In an unwilling manner.
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Synonyms for Unwillingly

Voluntarily is an antonym for unwillingly.

Nearby Words: unwilling, unwillingness, unwilled

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.

Nearby Words: volunteer, voluntary, voluntarism

Both words in one sentence

  • Ascended Demon 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).
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