wilful

• Описывает человека, который полон решимости делать то, что хочет, даже если другие не согласны; может подразумевать упрямство или сильную волю.

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.

   Умышленный

   • 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.

   Синонимыcalculatedconsciousdeliberateintendedintentionalknowingpremeditatedpurposefulvolitional

   Антонимыaccidentalinadvertentinvoluntaryunconsciousunintentional

2. Stubborn or headstrongB2formalbritish

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

   Упрямый

   • 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.

   Синонимыbullheadedheadstronginflexibleintransigentobstinateperversepigheadedself-willedstubbornunyielding

   Антонимыamenablecompliantdocileobedientsubmissivetractable