wilful

• Describe a una persona que está decidida a hacer lo que quiere, incluso si otros no están de acuerdo; puede implicar obstinación o una voluntad fuerte.

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.

   Deliberado o intencionado

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscalculatedconsciousdeliberateintendedintentionalknowingpremeditatedpurposefulvolitional

   Antónimosaccidentalinadvertentinvoluntaryunconsciousunintentional

2. Stubborn or headstrongB2formalbritish

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

   obstinado, testarudo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbullheadedheadstronginflexibleintransigentobstinateperversepigheadedself-willedstubbornunyielding

   Antónimosamenablecompliantdocileobedientsubmissivetractable