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will·ful [or] wil·ful
 willful [or] wilful
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- pronunciation:
- wIl
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 l
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
according to one's will; on purpose.
Her staying out all night was a willful act to show her independence.- synonyms:
- conscious, deliberate, intentional
- antonyms:
- accidental
- similar words:
- planned, purposeful
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| definition 2: |
stubborn; wanting one's own way.
He is a willful child whose favorite word is "No!"- synonyms:
- contrary, headstrong, inflexible, obstinate, stubborn
- antonyms:
- docile
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| derivations: |
willfully (adv.), willfulness (n.) |
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