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WILLFUL Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word willful. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word willful. (close relations)
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headstrong
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

self-willed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

obstinate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

adjective satellite

• stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing

• resistant to guidance or discipline

verb

• persist stubbornly

adamant
adjectiveadj
noun

• very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem

adjective satellite

• impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason

contrary
adjectiveadj
noun

• a relation of direct opposition

• exact opposition

• a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false

adjective satellite

• very opposed in nature or character or purpose

• of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false

• resistant to guidance or discipline

• in an opposing direction

defiant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

dogged
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly unyielding

inflexible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• incapable of change

• not making concessions

• resistant to being bent

adjective satellite

• incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances

pigheaded
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• obstinate and stupid

recalcitrant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly resistant to authority or control

• marked by stubborn resistance to authority

relentless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

• never-ceasing

strong-minded
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a determined will

• marked by vigorous independence of thought and judgment

stubborn
adjectiveadj
adjective

• tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

adjective satellite

• not responding to treatment

unyielding
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly unyielding

• resistant to physical force or pressure

spiteful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite

volitional
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• with deliberate intention

voluntary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

• controlled by individual volition

noun

• (military) a person who freely enlists for service

• composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance

wilful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• done by design

• habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

froward
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

Best Hypernyms For WILLFUL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for willful, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
conscious deliberate intentional purposeful voluntary willed

Alternatives for HEADSTRONG

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