ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsW–Zwillful
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willful
Meaning: determined to do what one wants despite objections
willful in a sentence
How willful is used in real sentences:
The willful puppy kept digging under the fence despite repeated commands to stop.
His willful refusal to follow the game rules frustrated the rest of the team.
“He grew willful and refused to consider the guide’s warning.”
— from the passage The Line Between Them
Synonyms for willful
Other words for willful — stubborn, obstinate and headstrong — carry the same meaning.
Antonyms of willful
Words that mean the opposite of willful:
- obedient
- cooperative
Where it comes from
From Old English willa 'desire' + full
Memory hook
Willful means full of your own will.