willful
Translation
wilful, intentional, stubborn, deliberate
Examples
His willful disobedience led to his dismissal.
His wilful disobedience led to his dismissal.
The willful child refused to follow the rules.
The wilful child refused to follow the rules.
Grammar Patterns
((willful)) + noun describes an action or person as intentional or stubborn. Her willful ignorance of the problem is frustrating.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intentional, deliberate, stubborn, headstrong; Antonyms: accidental, unintentional, compliant
Etymology
From Old English 'willa' (will, desire) + '-ful' (full of). Literally 'full of will'. Note the British English spelling is 'wilful'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who is so 'full of their own will' that they ignore others, acting stubbornly or intentionally against rules.