wilful

• Décrit une personne déterminée à faire ce qu'elle veut, même si les autres ne sont pas d'accord ; peut impliquer de l'entêtement ou une forte volonté.

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.

   délibéré, intentionnel

   • 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.

   Synonymescalculatedconsciousdeliberateintendedintentionalknowingpremeditatedpurposefulvolitional

   Antonymesaccidentalinadvertentinvoluntaryunconsciousunintentional

2. Stubborn or headstrongB2formalbritish

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

   Obstiné, entêté

   • 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.

   Synonymesbullheadedheadstronginflexibleintransigentobstinateperversepigheadedself-willedstubbornunyielding

   Antonymesamenablecompliantdocileobedientsubmissivetractable