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SELF-WILL Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word self-will. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word self-will. (close relations)
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obstinacy
nounn
noun

• the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

• resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

self-control
nounn
noun

• the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

stubbornness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

• resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

determination
nounn
noun

• the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

• the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose

• a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

• deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature

• the act of making up your mind about something

independence
nounn
noun

• a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail

• freedom from control or influence of another or others

• the successful ending of the American Revolution

resoluteness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being resolute

self-determination
nounn
noun

• government of a political unit by its own people

• determination of one's own fate or course of action without compulsion

self-discipline
nounn
noun

• the trait of practicing self discipline

• the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

self-reliance
nounn
noun

• personal independence

bullheadedness
nounn
noun

• resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

obstinance
nounn
noun

• the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

• resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

pigheadedness
nounn
noun

• resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

possession
nounn
noun

• the act of having and controlling property

• anything owned or possessed

• being controlled by passion or the supernatural

• a mania restricted to one thing or idea

• a territory that is controlled by a ruling state

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

• (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck)

self-command
nounn
noun

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

self-possession
nounn
noun

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

willpower
nounn
noun

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

will power
nounn
noun

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

Best Hypernyms For SELF-WILL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for self-will, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
firmness resoluteness resolution resolve
Phrases (1)
firmness of purpose

Alternatives for OBSTINACY

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