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wilful

wil·ful

UK/ˈwɪlfʊl/ US/ˈwɪlfəl/ rare uk

adjective

1.

done by design

  • “the insult was intentional”
  • “willful disobedience”
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3.

by conscious design or purpose

  • “intentional damage”
  • “a knowing attempt to defraud”
  • “a willful waste of time”

Origin

From Middle English wilful; equivalent to will + -ful.

Phrases

  • wilful blindness
  • wilful homicide
  • wilful ignorance
  • willful blindness
  • willful ignorance

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