will-less

adjective

ˈwil-ləs How to pronounce will-less (audio)
Definition of will-lessnext
as in unwilling
not made or done willingly or by choice her involvement in the after-school program was will-less—her parents made her go

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for will-less
  1. unwilling
  2. spontaneous
  3. accidental
Adjective
  • Building around Kon and Brandon Peterson was reluctant to tab anyone on the roster as the next face of the franchise, unwilling to put the onus on either of tier two rising stars Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
  • So my guess/belief/thought is that the executive trio is hoping for the best this year, but is unwilling to do anything that mortgages future seasons.
    — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of unwilling
Adjective
  • That didn’t seem to dent the energy, with spontaneous Argentinian futbol songs breaking out among scrums of fans.
    — Matias Ocner, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
Definition of spontaneous
Adjective
  • Fire officials deemed the fire accidental after determining that the family dog, Bo, jumped onto the kitchen counter and turned on the toaster, which ignited nearby combustibles.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Its lightweight, compliant structure makes accidental contact with people, pets and furniture far safer than conventional drones.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of accidental
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“Will-less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/will-less. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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