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willfullyin a deliberate and intentional way, especially when causing harm or going against rules

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a deliberate and intentional way, especially when causing harm or going against rules

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɪlfəli/

Example Sentences

  • The cat willfully knocked over the vase while maintaining eye contact with its owner.
  • She willfully violated the company policy despite multiple warnings.
  • The toddler willfully threw his vegetables on the floor for the third time.

willfully

ADVERB

[/ˈwɪlfəli/]

in a deliberate and intentional way, especially when causing harm or going against rules

in a deliberate and intentional way, especially when causing harm or going against rules
💡 Concept

in a deliberate and intentional way, especially when causing harm or going against rules

He climbs willfully while she ascends carefully and skillfully!
🎵 Rhyme

He climbs willfully while she ascends carefully and skillfully!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈwɪlfəli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɪlfəli/

🌳Etymology

Rootwill
Suffix--fully

🎵Rhyme

skillfullycarefullypeacefully
skillfully
carefully
peacefully

🔗Collocations

willfully ignore
willfully disobey
willfully mislead
willfully damage
willfully blind
willfully refuse

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cat willfully knocked over the vase while maintaining eye contact with its owner.

She willfully violated the company policy despite multiple warnings.

😄 Fun example

The toddler willfully threw his vegetables on the floor for the third time.

He was accused of willfully withholding important evidence.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

deliberatelyintentionallypurposelyknowinglyconsciously

Antonyms

accidentallyunintentionallyinadvertently

Related

willfulobstinatestubborndefiant

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