Unwittingly and Willfully

Opposite meaning words

Unwittingly adverb - Without knowledge or intention.

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Willfully is an antonym for unwittingly.

Nearby Word: unwitting

Willfully adverb - With full awareness of what one is doing.

Usage example: willfully chose to risk pneumonia by jumping into a freezing lake on a dare

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Unwittingly is an antonym for willfully in intentionally topic.

Nearby Words: willful, willingly, willfulness

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