Definition of willful

willfuladjective

cố ý

/ˈwɪlfl//ˈwɪlfl/

The word "willful" originated from the Old English word "willa," meaning "desire" or "intention." Over time, "willa" evolved into "will," and the suffix "-ful" was added to denote "full of" or "characterized by." Therefore, "willful" initially meant "full of desire" or "acting with intention." It later acquired the connotation of "deliberate" or "intentional," often with a negative implication, suggesting a stubborn or obstinate act.

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done deliberately, although the person doing it knows that it is wrong

cố tình thực hiện dù người thực hiện biết rằng việc đó là sai

Example:
  • willful damage

    cố ý gây thiệt hại

determined to do what you want; not caring about what other people want

quyết tâm làm điều mình muốn; không quan tâm đến những gì người khác muốn

Example:
  • a willful child

    một đứa trẻ cố ý

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