Unwillingly

/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner that is not willing; reluctantly.

She unwittingly agreed to help with the project, even though she didn't want to.

Without the desire or intention to do something.

He unwittingly complied with the demands of his boss.

Against one's wishes; reluctantly accepting or yielding.

They unwittingly accepted the new law without much protest.

From the Old English 'unwillan', meaning not to wish or desire.

Against one's will:

To do something that one does not want to do.

Grudgingly accepted:

To accept something with resentment or reluctance.

Reluctantly doing something one does not enjoy.

He was dragged to the party unwil.

Going along with something because you have to.

She unwil'd her way through the meeting.