wilfully

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.

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.esAdverbio que significa 'a propósito' o 'intencionadamente', a menudo con una connotación negativa de hacer algo incorrecto o desafiando las reglas. En inglés británico se usa frecuentemente en contextos legales para describir acciones realizadas con plena conciencia y deliberación.frAdverbe signifiant « intentionnellement » ou « délibérément », souvent avec une connotation négative d'accomplir quelque chose de mal ou contre les règles. En anglais britannique, il est fréquemment utilisé dans un contexte juridique pour décrire des actes commis avec intention.deAdverb, 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.ptAdvérbio que significa 'de propósito' ou 'intencionalmente', frequentemente com conotação negativa de fazer algo errado ou contrário às regras. No inglês britânico, é muito usado em contexto jurídico para descrever ações praticadas com intenção deliberada.zh副词，表示“故意地”或“蓄意地”，常带有负面含义，指明知不对或违反规则却仍然去做。在英式英语中常用于法律语境，描述有意图的行为。arحالٌ بمعنى 'عن قصد' أو 'عن عمد'، وغالبًا ما يحمل دلالة سلبية على فعل شيء خاطئ أو مخالف للقواعد، ويُستعمل في السياقات القانونية للدلالة على ارتكاب الفعل بإرادة واعية.

1. Deliberately or intentionally B2 formal

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

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

   ruНамеренноesdeliberadamentefrdélibérément, volontairementdeAbsichtlichptDeliberadamentezh故意地arعن قصد

   Synonyms: consciouslydeliberatelyintentionallyknowinglyobstinatelypurposelystubbornlystudiouslywillfully

   Antonyms: accidentallyinvoluntarilyunconsciouslyunintentionally

2. Stubbornly or obstinately C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУпрямоesobstinadamentefrobstinémentdeEigensinnigptTeimosamentezh固执地arبعناد

   Synonyms: contraryinflexiblymulishlyobstinatelyperverselystubbornly

   Antonyms: obediently

• more wilfully comparative form
• most wilfully superlative form