Unwillingly and Willingly

Unwillingly

Unwillingly adverb - In an unwilling manner.
Usage example: he had sinned against her unwillingly
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Synonyms for Unwillingly

Willingly is an antonym for unwillingly.

Nearby Words: unwilling, unwillingness, unwilled

Willingly

Willingly adverb - By choice or preference.
Usage example: I would not willingly eat liver, but sometimes I have no choice

Unwillingly is an antonym for willingly in gladly topic.

Nearby Words: willing, willingness, willfully

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / The Radioland Murders Being first on the scene (willingly or unwillingly) of every murder makes the cops suspect him.
  • Meanwhile the Protectorate order can't even physically harm humans, willingly or unwillingly, except in the defense of another human.
  • He has no friends and has attacked his own team members in the past (be it willingly or unwillingly when his Orochi blood goes out of control).
    Source: Nominal Hero
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