This is the 3824th most frequent Japanese word.
やむなく
"やむなく" means "reluctantly" or "unavoidably."
In this sentence, 'やむなく' is used to express reluctance in making a decision due to unavoidable reasons or circumstances.
事情によりやむなく休むことにした。
Due to circumstances, I reluctantly decided to take a leave.
Here, 'やむなく' conveys a sense of regret or an unavoidable action taken out of necessity.
やむなくその案を却下した。
I inevitably rejected the proposal.
'やむなく' indicates that the action was taken regretfully, as there was no other option available.