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Wilfulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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wilfulness

 

[ ˈwɪlfʊlnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

behavior

The quality of being determined to do as one wants, regardless of any external influence or persuasion.

Synonyms

inflexibility, obstinacy, stubbornness

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his wilfulness and refusal to compromise.
  • Her wilfulness sometimes caused conflicts with others.
  • The wilfulness of the child was evident in his stubborn behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "wilfulness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 teimosia

🇮🇳 ज़िद

🇩🇪 Eigensinn

🇮🇩 kehendak

🇺🇦 впертість

🇵🇱 upór

🇯🇵 意志の強さ

🇫🇷 entêtement

🇪🇸 testarudez

🇹🇷 inatçılık

🇰🇷 고집

🇸🇦 عناد

🇨🇿 umíněnost

🇸🇰 umienenosť

🇨🇳 固执

🇸🇮 trmoglavost

🇮🇸 þrjóska

🇰🇿 ұстамдылық

🇬🇪 ჯიუტობა

🇦🇿 inadkarlıq

🇲🇽 terquedad

Etymology

The word 'wilfulness' has its origins in the Middle English period, derived from the Old English word 'wilfulnes'. The suffix '-ness' was added to form the noun. The term has been used to describe the quality of being determined and stubborn since the 14th century. Over time, it has evolved to represent an individual's strong-willed nature and refusal to yield to external pressure.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,417 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.