Wilfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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wilfully

 

[ หˆwษชlfษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น intencionalmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคจเคฌเฅ‚เคเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vorsรคtzlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan sengaja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะผะธัะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ umyล›lnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•…ๆ„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉlibรฉrรฉment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intencionalmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kasten

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์˜๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู† ุนู…ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบmyslnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบmyselne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•…ๆ„ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namerno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viljandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัะฐา›ะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฃแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ“แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™sdษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 oneโ€™s 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,380, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.