English Explanatory Dictionary

wilful

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Intentional; deliberate.
  2. Stubborn and determined.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪlfʊl/ /ˈwɪlfəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-wilful.wav

Word forms

wilful more wilful wilfuler wilfuller most wilful wilfulest wilfullest willful wilfull

Etymology

From Middle English wilful; equivalent to will + -ful.

Synonyms

volitional voluntary advertent conscious witting deliberate intentional on purpose purposeful purposive volitational wilful obstinate self-willed headstrong

Derived words

unwilful unwillful wilful blindness willful blindness wilful homicide wilful ignorance willful ignorance wilfully willfully wilfulness willfulness
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