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willfulness
This term carries a strong connotation of defiance and rigidity. In a social or personal context, it describes a stubborn refusal to yield, often suggesting a level of immaturity or an irrational insistence on one's own desires over logic or cooperation.
In legal settings, the word shifts toward a technical meaning of intent. Here, it signifies a conscious, deliberate choice to break a law or regulation, distinguishing a purposeful act from one caused by negligence or accident.
Meanings
Examples
Her sheer willfulness made it impossible to reach a compromise during the meeting.
Her sheer willfulness made it impossible to reach a compromise during the meeting.
I cannot believe his willfulness in ignoring every single warning we gave him.
The childs willfulness was on full display as he refused to eat his vegetables.
She wondered if her own willfulness would eventually lead to her isolation.
The court must determine if the act was an accident or a result of willfulness.
The penalty is much harsher when there is evidence of willfulness in the violation.
Stop this willfulness and just follow the instructions for once.
The king was known for a dangerous willfulness that often sparked wars with neighbors.