unwillingly

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un·will·ing (

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ng)

adj.

1. Not willing; hesitant or loath: unwilling to face facts.

2. Done, given, or said reluctantly: unwilling consent.

un·willing·ly adv.

un·willing·ness n.

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Adv.

unwillingly - in an unwilling manner; "he had sinned against her unwillingly"

volitionally, willingly - in a willing manner; "I willingly accept"

Translations

unwillingly [ˈʌnˈwɪlɪŋlɪ] ADV → de mala gana, a regañadientes

unwillingly [ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli] adv → à contrecœur, contre son gré

unwillingly

adv → widerwillig

unwillingly [ʌnˈwɪlɪŋlɪ] adv → controvoglia, malvolentieri, di malavoglia

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