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- DictionaryWill·ful/ˈwilf(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. (of an immoral or illegal act or omission) intentional; deliberate: US "willful acts of damage"
The meaning of WILLFUL is obstinately and often perversely self-willed. How to use willful in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Willful.
Willful definition: deliberate, voluntary, or intentional. See examples of WILLFUL used in a sentence.
WILLFUL definition: 1. US spelling of wilful disapproving 2. (of something bad) done intentionally or (of a person…. Learn more.
Willful means "deliberate" or "stubborn." A child who exhibits willful disobedience knows she is doing something wrong (even if she tries to convince you otherwise). While being full of will, or determination, doesn’t necessarily seem like a bad thing, the word willful is negative in meaning.
(of something bad) done intentionally or (of a person) determined to do exactly as you want, even if you know it is wrong: This situation has arisen because of his willful disregard of the facts. They eat too many sweet and fried foods, in willful disregard of their health. She developed into a willful, difficult child.
determined to do what you want; not caring about what other people want synonym headstrong. Definition of willful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. deliberate, voluntary, or intentional: willful murder. 2. unreasonably stubborn or headstrong; perversely obstinate. [1150–1200] will′ful•ly, adv. will′ful•ness, n.
willful suggests a stubborn persistence in doing what one wishes, esp. in opposition to those whose wishes or commands ought to be respected or obeyed: that willful child who disregarded his parents' advice.
Willful Definition. Said or done deliberately or intentionally. Doing as one pleases; self-willed. In civil law, intentional, voluntary, knowing; distinguished from accidental, but not necessarily malicious. In criminal law, an act done stubbornly or with an evil intent. Intentional.
willful meaning: US spelling of wilful. Learn more.
