unwillingly

unwillingly — 副詞

1. in a manner that shows you are not happy about doing something, but you still do

1.副詞B2
釋義

不情願地

被迫或勉強地做事

in a manner that shows you are not happy about doing something, but you still do it because you feel you have to or because others are putting pressure on you

例句

Christopher unwillingly agreed to help his younger brother with the math homework.

Christopher 不情願地答應幫弟弟做數學作業。

unwillingly + agree to + infinitive (verb of compliance)

After two hours of heated debate, the committee unwillingly approved the budget cuts.

經過兩小時激烈的辯論後，委員會不情願地通過了預算削減案。

同義詞
  • reluctantly

    the most common near-synonym; slightly softer, implying hesitation rather than strong opposition

  • grudgingly

    suggests resentment or annoyance while doing the action

  • under duress

    more formal and legalistic; stresses external threat or coercion

  • against one's will

    stronger; implies the person was actively opposed, not merely reluctant

反義詞
  • willingly

    with desire and good will, the direct opposite

  • gladly

    with pleasure and eagerness

  • eagerly

    with strong enthusiasm

文法句型

unwillingly + verb (especially verbs of compliance: agree, accept, allow, admit, share, withdraw)

用法筆記

Commonly pairs with verbs that describe giving in to a request or requirement, such as 'agree,' 'accept,' 'allow,' 'apologize,' 'admit,' 'comply,' and 'withdraw.' It places the focus on the doer's lack of desire, not on external force.

常見錯誤

❌She unwillingly wanted to go to the party.
✅She unwillingly went to the party.
💡'unwillingly' describes the action itself, not a feeling or wish.