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Unwittingly vs Unwillingly - What's the difference?

unwittingly | unwillingly |

As adverbs the difference between unwittingly and unwillingly

is that unwittingly is in an unwitting manner; inadvertently, unintentionally, unknowingly while unwillingly is in an unwilling or uncooperative manner.

unwittingly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an unwitting manner; inadvertently, unintentionally, unknowingly.
    • She realised to her horror that she had unwittingly helped those people she most despised.

    unwillingly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an unwilling or uncooperative manner.