HyperDic: wilful

English > 2 senses of the word wilful:
ADJECTIVEallwilful, willfuldone by design
allwilful, froward, headstrong, self-willed, willfulhabitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
English > wilful: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningDone by design.
Synonymwillful
BroadervoluntaryOf your own free will or design
Spanishdeliberado, intencional
Adverbswilfullyin a willful manner
English > wilful: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHabitually disposed to disobedience and opposition.
Synonymsfroward, headstrong, self-willed, willful
Broaderdisobedientnot obeying or complying with commands of those in authority
Spanishcabezota, obstinado, terco, testarudo, tozudo
Catalancaparrut, entestat, obstinat, testarrut, tossut
Nounswilfulnessthe trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline

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