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willy-nilly
01
in a way that happens regardless of someone's wishes or control
Examples
She was dragged willy-nilly into the argument.
02
in a disorganized or careless manner
Grammatical Information
Examples
Papers were stacked willy-nilly across the desk.
willy-nilly
01
showing hesitation or indecisiveness
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Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most willy-nilly
Comparative
more willy-nilly
gradable
Examples
His willy-nilly approach to commitments made him an unreliable partner.
02
lacking order or proper structure
Examples
The office was filled with willy-nilly piles of paper and half-finished reports.
