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willful

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful means: Done deliberately, or strongly determined to do what you want despite other people’s wishes.

adjective

DELIBERATE OR STUBBORNC1

Done deliberately, or strongly determined to do what you want despite other people’s wishes.

  • She was a willful child.
  • The damage was willful, not accidental.
  • His willful refusal to listen frustrated the team.

Similar words: deliberate, headstrong

Common phrases: willful child, willful neglect, willful disobedience

Questions about willful

What does willful mean?

Done deliberately, or strongly determined to do what you want despite other people’s wishes.

What is willful in other languages?

Türkçe: kasıtlı · Español: deliberado · Français: délibéré · Deutsch: vorsätzlich · Italiano: intenzionale · 日本語: 故意の

How do you pronounce willful?

It is pronounced /ˈwɪlfəl/.

How do you use willful in a sentence?

She was a willful child. The damage was willful, not accidental.

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