wilfully

• Adverb, das 'absichtlich' oder 'vorsätzlich' bedeutet, oft mit negativer Konnotation, wenn etwas Falsches oder gegen Regeln getan wird. Im britischen Englisch häufig im juristischen Kontext für vorsätzliche Handlungen verwendet.

An adverb meaning 'deliberately' or 'intentionally,' often with a negative connotation of doing something wrong or against the rules. In British English, it is commonly used in legal contexts to describe actions done with intent.

1. Deliberately or intentionallyB2formal

   In a way that is done on purpose, often with a stubborn or determined attitude.

   Absichtlich

   • He wilfully ignored the safety instructions.
   • She wilfully misled the committee about her qualifications.
   • The driver wilfully drove through the red light.

   Synonymeconsciouslydeliberatelyintentionallyknowinglyobstinatelypurposelystubbornlystudiouslywillfully

   Antonymeaccidentallyinvoluntarilyunconsciouslyunintentionally

2. Stubbornly or obstinatelyC1formal

   In a way that shows a determined refusal to change one's mind or actions.

   Eigensinnig

   • The child wilfully refused to eat his vegetables.
   • He wilfully persisted in his error despite the evidence.
   • She wilfully continued the argument long after it was productive.

   Synonymecontraryinflexiblymulishlyobstinatelyperverselystubbornly

   Antonymeobediently