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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Adjective
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Now, on their own again, companies are unwilling to bear the risk of transit — letting ships leave would endanger both cargo and personnel.—
Alejandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026 -
Yousef Pezeshkian, the son and adviser of President Masoud Pezeshkian, wrote on Telegram that both the United States and Iran see themselves as the winner of the war and are unwilling to back down.—
Adam Schreck,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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In 2024, for example, more than 700 newborns died from spontaneous bleeding in their brains, which could have been complicated by liver disease or prematurity.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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The little details are also covered—ice water delivered at regular intervals by beach staff, as well as complimentary kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and snorkel gear, making a spontaneous adventure easy to come by.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Forensic investigators will determine whether the shooting was on purpose or accidental, police said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy didn't buy the scene as accidental.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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“Will-less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/will-less. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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