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
Adjective
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The person seems engaged, analytical and unwilling to accept weak thinking.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026 -
The feeling from around Newcastle is Bayern were leading the race to sign Gordon, but the German club appeared unwilling to pay €80m and have been considering other options in that position.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Shirilla was a frequent, spontaneous poster, and some of her content could be interpreted in poor taste, particularly in the aftermath of the fateful tragedy.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Today could bring unexpected travel plans, a spontaneous invitation or a conversation that completely changes your perspective on something.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Look for those that cover manufacturing defects for at least one year after the original purchase date, and think about adding extra coverage for accidental damages imparted on your own behalf.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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The Health Risks Patients Face Studies have reported patients suffering short- and long-term side effects from unregulated procedures, including heart problems, neurological changes, accidental infection with hepatitis and urinary incontinence.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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“Will-less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/will-less. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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