adjective
- deliberately doing something despite knowing it is wrong or unreasonable; stubborn
- done deliberately and intentionally
Usage: often used in legal contexts
Examples
- The willful child refused to eat his vegetables despite repeated requests.
- Her willful disobedience of the rules resulted in suspension.
- The judge found him guilty of willful destruction of property.
- He showed willful disregard for safety regulations.
- The teenager’s willful behavior frustrated her parents.
- The company was charged with willful violation of environmental laws.