wilful

• Beschreibt einen Menschen, der entschlossen ist, das zu tun, was er will, auch wenn andere nicht einverstanden sind; kann Eigensinn oder starken Willen bedeuten.

Describes someone who is determined to do what they want, even if others disagree; can imply stubbornness or a strong will.

1. Deliberate or intentionalB2formalbritish

   Done on purpose, often with a negative connotation.

   Absichtlich

   • The court found him guilty of wilful misconduct.
   • Her wilful ignorance of the facts frustrated everyone.
   • It was a wilful act of defiance against the rules.

   Synonymecalculatedconsciousdeliberateintendedintentionalknowingpremeditatedpurposefulvolitional

   Antonymeaccidentalinadvertentinvoluntaryunconsciousunintentional

2. Stubborn or headstrongB2formalbritish

   Having a strong determination to do what one wants, regardless of others' advice or orders.

   Eigensinnig

   • The wilful child refused to eat his vegetables.
   • Her wilful nature made her difficult to work with.
   • He was a wilful leader who ignored all counsel.

   Synonymebullheadedheadstronginflexibleintransigentobstinateperversepigheadedself-willedstubbornunyielding

   Antonymeamenablecompliantdocileobedientsubmissivetractable