Willful Meaning in English
word
ˈwɪɫfəɫ
WIL-fuhl
wˈɪlfəl
WIL-fuhl
Definición
Doing something intentionally, especially when it goes against rules or others' wishes; also used to describe someone who is stubborn and refuses to change.
Uso & Matices
"Willful" is usually negative, implying stubbornness or deliberate wrongdoing. Common phrases: 'willful ignorance', 'willful child', 'willful destruction'. Not to be confused with 'willing', which means ready or eager.
Spanish: deliberado - obstinadoPortuguese (BR): deliberado - teimosoPortuguese (PT): deliberado - teimosoChinese (Simplified): 任性的 - 蓄意的Chinese (Traditional): 任性的 - 蓄意的Hindi: इच्छाशक्ति वाला - ज़िद्दीArabic: متعمد - عنيدBengali: ইচ্ছাকৃত - জেদীRussian: умышленный - своевольныйJapanese: 故意の - わがままなVietnamese: cố ý - bướng bỉnhKorean: 고의적인 - 고집 센Turkish: kasıtlı - inatçıUrdu: جان بوجھ کر کیا گیا - ضدیIndonesian: disengaja - keras kepala
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Her willful actions caused problems for everyone.
basic
A willful child often ignores instructions.
basic
His mistakes weren't accidents—they were willful choices.
natural
She acts willful when she doesn’t get her way.
natural
That was no mistake—it was a willful act.
natural
The boy was willful and refused to listen to his parents.
basic