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willful

/ˈwɪlfəl/
will · ful ˈwɪl · fəl
English Definition
adj. stubborn; deliberate; headstrong
中文释义
任性的；故意的
Significado en Español
terco, intencional
한국어 뜻
고집 센, 고의적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bướng bỉnh, cố ý
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Example Sentence

Her willful disregard for the rules led to consequences.

她任性地无视规则导致了后果。

Synonyms
deliberate stubborn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
will (will) + ful → willful, stubborn.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “willful”:

  1. A Obedient
  2. B Stubborn
  3. C Flexible
  4. D Indifferent
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B — Stubborn. “willful” means adj. stubborn; deliberate; headstrong

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ child stubbornly insisted on doing everything entirely her own way.

  1. A willful
  2. B obedient
  3. C meek
  4. D agreeable
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A — willful. “willful” means adj. stubborn; deliberate; headstrong

More Upper-level ISEE words

aberration bolster deviate forswear intrinsic persistent sanction volatile voluble voluminous wretched zeal

Common questions about “willful”

What does “willful” mean?

willful — adj. stubborn; deliberate; headstrong. In Chinese: 任性的；故意的.

How do you pronounce “willful”?

willful is pronounced /ˈwɪlfəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: will · ful.

How do you use “willful” in a sentence?

Her willful disregard for the rules led to consequences. (她任性地无视规则导致了后果。)

What are synonyms for “willful”?

deliberate, stubborn — all close in meaning to willful (adj. stubborn; deliberate; headstrong).

Is “willful” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. willful appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “willful”?

will (will) + ful → willful, stubborn.

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