self-willed

adjective
UK: /ˌselfˈwɪld/
US: /ˌselfˈwɪld/

  1. Determined to do what you want even if other people advise you not to

    1. The self-willed child refused to hold his mother's hand.
    2. She was a self-willed woman who always made her own decisions despite advice.

  2. Having your own way; obstinate; headstrong; determined to have one's own way.

    1. He is a self-willed young man who does what he wants.
    2. Despite warnings, the self-willed teenager embarked on a dangerous journey.

Synonyms

obstinate headstrong willful stubborn recalcitrant determined obdurate intractable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-willed" in English means: Determined to do what you want even if other people advise you not to, Having your own way; obstinate; headstrong; determined to have one's own way..

The phonetic transcription of "self-willed" is /ˌselfˈwɪld/ in British English and /ˌselfˈwɪld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-willed": obstinate, headstrong, willful, stubborn, recalcitrant, determined, obdurate, intractable.

Example usage of "self-willed": "The self-willed child refused to hold his mother's hand.". More examples on the page.