Wilfully Meaning in English
word
ˈwɪɫfəɫi
WIL-fuh-lee
wˈɪlfəli
WIL-fuh-lee
Definition
Doing something on purpose, with full intention, often ignoring rules or expectations.
Usage & Nuances
'Wilfully' is more formal than 'on purpose' and often used with negative behavior, like 'wilfully disobey'. It is spelled 'willfully' in American English. Commonly seen in legal or serious contexts.
Spanish: deliberadamente - intencionadamentePortuguese (BR): deliberadamente - intencionalmentePortuguese (PT): deliberadamente - intencionalmenteChinese (Simplified): 故意地 - 蓄意地Chinese (Traditional): 故意地 - 蓄意地Hindi: जानबूझकर - इरादतनArabic: عن عمد - بإرادةBengali: ইচ্ছাকৃতভাবে - উদ্দেশ্যপ্রণোদিতভাবেRussian: преднамеренно - умышленноJapanese: 故意にVietnamese: cố ý - cố tìnhKorean: 고의로 - 일부러Turkish: kasıtlı olarak - bilerekUrdu: جان بوجھ کر - ارادے سےIndonesian: dengan sengaja - dengan niat
Example Sentences
He wilfully ignored my instructions.
basic
She wilfully broke the rules.
basic
The child wilfully lied to his parents.
basic
They wilfully ignored the warning signs and got into trouble.
natural
You can't just wilfully forget your responsibilities.
natural
He acted wilfully, not caring about the consequences.
natural