unwilled

[ uhn-wild ]

adjective

1. not willed; will; involuntary; unintentional:

   an unwilled accident.

unwilled

/ ʌnˈwɪld /

adjective

1. not intentional; involuntary

Word History and Origins

Origin of unwilled¹

First recorded in 1530–40; un- ¹ + willed

Example Sentences

In early infancy activity is entirely purposeless and unwilled, merely the instinctive movement of every part of the body.

From Project Gutenberg

She wriggled her legs and hips against him in small, almost unwilled movements.

From Project Gutenberg

"Age cannot wither, nor custom stale—" To his instinctive, unwilled fancy, she was Cleopatra.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• mechanical
• natural