willy-nilly

• Adverbio que significa 'quieras o no' o 'de manera desordenada o al azar'. Se usa para acciones que ocurren sin orden ni elección, a menudo implicando falta de control o planificación.

An adverb meaning 'whether one likes it or not' or 'in a haphazard or random manner.' It is used to describe actions that occur without order or choice, often implying a lack of control or planning.

1. Without order or planningC1informal

   In a haphazard or random manner; without any definite direction or purpose.

   sin orden ni concierto

   • Papers were scattered willy-nilly across the desk.
   • He threw his clothes willy-nilly into the suitcase.
   • The crowd moved willy-nilly through the streets.

   Sinónimosarbitrarilychaoticallydisorderlyhelter-skelterpell-mellrandomlyunsystematically

   Antónimosdeliberatelyintentionallymethodicallypurposefullysystematically

2. Whether one likes it or notC2formalbritish

   Used to describe something that happens regardless of a person's wishes or consent.

   Quiéralo o no

   • The new regulations will be enforced willy-nilly.
   • He was dragged willy-nilly into the argument.
   • The company must adapt to the changes willy-nilly.

   Sinónimosinevitablynecessarilyunavoidably