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WILLFUL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
Synonyms:
froward; headstrong; self-willed; wilful; willful
Classified under:
Similar:
disobedient (not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority)
Derivation:
willfulness (the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Example:
willful disobedience
Synonyms:
wilful; willful
Classified under:
Similar:
voluntary (of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled)