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unwillingly

adverb C2
  1. In an unwilling or uncooperative manner.
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Billy Andrews insisted that Anne should ride on the front seat with him, so she unwillingly climbed up.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 280 · C1
He moved on as he spoke, and the Dormouse followed him: the March Hare moved into the Dormouse’s place, and Alice rather unwillingly took the place of the March Hare.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 55 · B2
When the clock struck three, Elizabeth felt that she must go, and very unwillingly said so.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 36 · B2
But I cannot--I have never desired your good opinion, and you have certainly bestowed it most unwillingly.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 220 · B2

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