willful

adjective
UK: /ˈwɪlfəl/
US: /ˈwɪlfəl/

  1. Intentionally doing what you want, even if it causes problems.

    1. The willful child refused to eat his dinner tonight.
    2. Her willful disregard for the rules led to her suspension from the team because willful actions have consequences.

  2. Done deliberately; not accidental or spontaneous. Often implies stubbornness.

    1. That was a willful act of disobedience, he knew it.
    2. The company's willful violation of safety regulations resulted in a hefty fine, that was a willful mistake.

Synonyms

obstinate headstrong intentional stubborn rebellious determined deliberate
willful adverb

  1. In a self-determined manner; by one's own will.

    1. She behaved willfully.
    2. The boy willfully ignored his parents' advice and faced consequences due to this willfully made decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "willful" in English means: Intentionally doing what you want, even if it causes problems., Done deliberately; not accidental or spontaneous. Often implies stubbornness..

The phonetic transcription of "willful" is /ˈwɪlfəl/ in British English and /ˈwɪlfəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "willful": obstinate, headstrong, intentional, stubborn, rebellious, determined, deliberate.

Example usage of "willful": "The willful child refused to eat his dinner tonight.". More examples on the page.