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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWillful
/ˈwɪl.fəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a strong intention or determination to do something, often disregarding the consequences.
"Despite the warnings, she made a willful decision to proceed with the risky investment." - 2
Stubbornly self-willed; obstinate.
"His willful refusal to listen to advice led to several mistakes."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'willful' originates from the Middle English 'wilful', derived from the Old English 'willful', which combines 'will' (meaning desire or intention) with the suffix '-ful', indicating 'full of'. Historically, it has evolved to emphasize a deliberate or intentional quality in actions or behaviors.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Willful" is said worldwide
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volontaire
Transliteration: vɔlɔ̃tɛʁ
"Il a pris une décision volontaire malgré les avertissements."
willentlich
Transliteration: ˈvɪl.ɛnt.lɪç
"Seine willentliche Entscheidung führte zu Problemen."
volontario
Transliteration: volontario
"Ha preso una decisione volontaria nonostante i rischi."
intencionado
Transliteration: in.ten.cioˈna.ðo
"Tomó una decisión intencionada a pesar de las advertencias."
intencional
Transliteration: ĩtẽsjoˈnaw
"Ele tomou uma decisão intencional, ignorando os avisos."
इच्छाशक्ति
Transliteration: ichchhashakti
"उसने चेतावनियों के बावजूद इच्छाशक्ति से निर्णय लिया।"
故意的
Transliteration: gùyì de
"他故意做出了这个决定，尽管有警告。"
고의적인
Transliteration: go-ui-jeog-in
"그는 경고에도 불구하고 고의적인 결정을 내렸다."
故意の
Transliteration: こいの
"彼は警告にもかかわらず故意の決定を下した。"
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