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Synonyms & Similar Words
Deliberate
intentional
willful
purposeful
intentional
calculated
premeditated
conscious
voluntary
deliberate
wanton
reckless
rash
impulsive
headstrong
stubborn
obstinate
recalcitrant
uncooperative
refractory
perverse
contrary
wayward
disobedient
defiant
uncompliant
intractable
contumacious
stubbornly
mulish
pigheaded
self-willed
strong-willed
uncompromising
unyielding
resistant
obstreperous
Meaning of Wilful
Showing a stubborn or determined intention to do something.
Definitions
- Having or showing a strong and unyielding intention or purpose
- Done on purpose, intentional, or deliberate
- Characterized by a stubborn or unyielding refusal to comply or cooperate
Etymology of Wilful
The word "wilful" originates from the Old English words "will" (intention or purpose) and the suffix "-ful" (characterized by), with the word's meaning evolving over time to convey a sense of deliberate or intentional action, according to Oxford Languages.
Example Uses
- The judge deemed the defendant's actions to be wilful and negligent.
- She made a wilful decision to pursue her dreams, despite the risks involved.
- His wilful disregard for the rules led to his expulsion from school.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Accidental
unintentional
involuntary
unwilling
reluctant
hesitant
compliant
cooperative
obedient
submissive
yielding
compromising
flexible
accommodating
conciliatory
agreeable
amenable
passive
indifferent
apathetic
uninterested
unintentional
nonchalant