willed
word · lemma: will
Definition
'Willed' describes someone with strong determination or self-control, or something given to someone in a will (legal document for inheritance).
Usage & Nuances
Often used in combinations like 'strong-willed' (very determined) or 'weak-willed' (easily influenced). As a legal term, usually appears in passive forms ('was willed to him'). Rare as a standalone adjective outside set phrases.
Spanish: decidido - voluntarioso - dejado en testamentoPortuguese (BR): determinado - voluntarioso - legado (em testamento)Portuguese (PT): determinado - voluntarioso - deixado em testamentoChinese (Simplified): 有意志的 - 意志坚强的 - 被遗赠的Chinese (Traditional): 有意志的 - 意志堅強的 - 被遺贈的Hindi: दृढ़ इच्छाशक्ति वाला - वसीयत में छोड़ा गयाArabic: ذو إرادة قوية - ترك في وصية
Example Sentences
The house was willed to her by her grandmother.
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She is a very strong-willed person.
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He is too weak-willed to stick to his diet.
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Being single-willed helps her stay focused on her goals.
natural
The funds were willed equally among the three siblings.
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She's so iron-willed that nothing can stop her.
natural