unwilled

adjective

Definition of unwillednext
as in compelled

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  1. compelled
  2. involuntary
  3. coerced
Adjective
  • The second argument made by the DOJ was a First Amendment argument, specifically what is called compelled speech.
    — Stefani Langehennig, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
  • True personal data sovereignty requires systems that make compelled access technically impossible, not merely contractually discouraged.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of compelled
Adjective
  • The result is symptoms that are involuntary, physically real and profoundly disabling, even though there is no damage happening to the brain or nervous system.
    — Mackenzi Moore, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As of Wednesday, Hilton remains hospitalized in Miami under Florida’s Baker Act, which allows for the involuntary hospitalization of those with severe mental health issues.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of involuntary
Adjective
  • Human rights groups have accused Iranian authorities of denying defendants due process, relying on coerced confessions and carrying out executions after unfair trials.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
  • Such coerced displacement did not — and could not — extinguish rights guaranteed by a still-valid agreement.
    — Shaun Chapoose, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Definition of coerced
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