wilful

English

/ˈwɪlfʊl/

adj
Definitions
  • Intentional; deliberate.
  • Stubborn and determined.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English wilful suf from English will (desire, wild, wandering, lost in error, stray).

Origin

English

will

Gloss

desire, wild, wandering, lost in error, stray

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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