willful — done consciously and intentionally; having or showing a stubborn and determined intention to do as one wants, regardless of the consequences or effects
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done consciously and intentionally; having or showing a stubborn and determined intention to do as one wants, regardless of the consequences or effects
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɪlfəl/
Example Sentences
- The teenager's willful refusal to do homework resulted in failing grades.
- My cat's willful ignorance of the 'no jumping on the counter' rule is both impressive and infuriating.
- The company was fined for willful violation of environmental regulations.
willful
ADJECTIVE[/ˈwɪlfəl/]
done consciously and intentionally; having or showing a stubborn and determined intention to do as one wants, regardless of the consequences or effects
The willful child refuses to leave the toy store no matter what.
She stays willful despite his guidance so skillful!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'wilful', combining 'will' (desire, intention) with the suffix '-ful' (full of). The word literally means 'full of one's own will' - someone so filled with their own desires that they stubbornly refuse to listen to others.
Breakdown
will (desire, intention) + -ful (full of, characterized by)
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📝Examples
“The teenager's willful refusal to do homework resulted in failing grades.”
“My cat's willful ignorance of the 'no jumping on the counter' rule is both impressive and infuriating.”
“The company was fined for willful violation of environmental regulations.”
“His willful determination to wear shorts in winter earned him strange looks from everyone.”
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