wilfully

• Adverbe 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.

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.

   délibérément, volontairement

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

   Synonymesconsciouslydeliberatelyintentionallyknowinglyobstinatelypurposelystubbornlystudiouslywillfully

   Antonymesaccidentallyinvoluntarilyunconsciouslyunintentionally

2. Stubbornly or obstinatelyC1formal

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

   obstinément

   • 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.

   Synonymescontraryinflexiblymulishlyobstinatelyperverselystubbornly

   Antonymesobediently