Meaning & use
Wilfully
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Deliberately and intentionally, especially in a stubborn or headstrong way, often disregarding advice or consequences.
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She wilfully ignored the warning signs and drove onto the flooded road anyway.
The child wilfully refused to apologize, even after being asked twice.
A note on using this word
The British spelling of 'willfully'; both forms describe stubborn, deliberate behavior, often implying disregard for rules or consequences.
Words with a similar meaning
deliberatelyintentionally
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Words with an opposite meaning
accidentallyunintentionally
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