How is the phrase de mala gana translated from Spanish to English

English translation
reluctantly
adverb

Sin ganas, contra la propia voluntad.

Without wanting to, unwillingly.

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  • Aceptó de mala gana. — He reluctantly agreed.

  • Los niños salieron de la cama de mala gana. — The children got out of bed reluctantly.

  • ¿Entregaron el dinero de mala gana? — Did they hand over the money reluctantly?

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