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wilfully

/ˈwɪl.fəl.i/

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adverb

/ˈwɪl.fəl.i/C1formalbritishlegal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'намеренно' или 'преднамеренно', часто с негативным оттенком совершения чего-то неправильного или вопреки правилам. В британском английском часто используется в юридическом контексте для описания действий, совершённых с умыслом.

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.

    ruНамеренно

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

    Synonymsconsciouslydeliberatelyintentionallyknowinglyobstinatelypurposelystubbornlystudiouslywillfully

    Antonymsaccidentallyinvoluntarilyunconsciouslyunintentionally

  2. Stubbornly or obstinatelyC1formal

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

    ruУпрямо

    • 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.

    Synonymscontraryinflexiblymulishlyobstinatelyperverselystubbornly

    Antonymsobediently

Forms
  • more wilfully comparative form
  • most wilfully superlative form
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