Wilfully: meaning, definitions and examples
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wilfully
[ หwษชlfษli ]
intentional action
In a deliberate manner, often with a suggestion of stubbornness or obstinacy. It refers to actions taken with intention and purpose, often disregarding consequences or the opinions of others.
Synonyms
deliberately, intentionally, purposely, voluntarily
Examples of usage
- He wilfully ignored the rules during the game.
- She wilfully chose to speak out against the injustice.
- They wilfully disobeyed the order.
- He acted wilfully, knowing it could hurt others.
Translations
Translations of the word "wilfully" in other languages:
๐ต๐น intencionalmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคจเคฌเฅเคเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช vorsรคtzlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan sengaja
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผะธัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ umyลlnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ ๆใซ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉlibรฉrรฉment
๐ช๐ธ intencionalmente
๐น๐ท kasten
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ์๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนู ุนู ุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ รบmyslnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ รบmyselne
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๆๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ namerno
๐ฎ๐ธ viljandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐาะฐะฝะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฃแแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษsdษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ intencionadamente
Etymology
The word 'wilfully' originates from the Middle English term 'wilful', which derives from the Old English 'willful', combining 'will' and the suffix '-ful', suggesting a quality of being full of will or desire. The Old English 'will' itself traces back to the Proto-Germanic *wiljan, which means to wish, want, or desire. The transition from 'will' to 'wilful' in early English signified a transition from the mere act of wishing to embodying a firmness or determination in oneโs wishes or actions. Over the centuries, 'wilfully' has evolved in usage, often implying a sense of contention or rebelliousness in actions taken. It is frequently employed in legal contexts and formal writing to underscore the intentionality behind an action, sometimes carrying a negative connotation related to disregard or defiance of norms.