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Meaning of wilful in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    wilful

    Definitions

    1. done by design

    Examples

    • « the insult was intentional »
    • « willful disobedience »

    Synonyms

    • voluntary
  2. 2. habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

    Synonyms

    • disobedient
  3. 3. by conscious design or purpose

    Examples

    • « intentional damage »
    • « a knowing attempt to defraud »
    • « a willful waste of time »

    Synonyms

    • intended

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