Wilful: meaning, definitions and examples

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wilful

 

[ หˆwษชlfสŠl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Intentional, deliberate, done on purpose

Synonyms

deliberate, intentional, voluntary

Examples of usage

  • She was wilful in her decision to quit her job and travel the world.
  • His wilful actions caused harm to others around him.
Context #2 | Adjective

stubbornness

Unreasonably stubborn or obstinate

Synonyms

headstrong, obstinate, stubborn

Examples of usage

  • Despite being presented with evidence, she remained wilful in her beliefs.
  • His wilful refusal to compromise led to conflicts within the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "wilful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น intencional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคจเคฌเฅ‚เคเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช absichtlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sengaja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะฒะผะธัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ umyล›lny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•…ๆ„ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intentionnel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deliberado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kasฤฑtlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์˜์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุนู…ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบmyslnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบmyselnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•…ๆ„็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nameren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viljandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัะฐา›ะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ–แƒ แƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™sdษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deliberado

Etymology

The word 'wilful' originated from the Middle English term 'wilfulle', which meant 'having a strong will.' Over time, it evolved to encompass the meanings of intentional and stubborn. The word has been used in English literature and language for centuries, depicting the characteristics of deliberate actions and unyielding determination.

See also: unwillingness, will, willful, willing, willingly, willow, willpower.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,956, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.