wilful

Meanings

• adjective

  Acting deliberately and intentionally, especially in a way that is not controlled or sanctioned by others.

  - "His wilful actions led to his downfall."
  - "She refused to be a wilful participant in their scheme."

---

Synonyms

headstrong , obstinate , self-willed , spiteful , volitional , voluntary

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with wilful
fulfill , skill , will , mill , grill , chill , thrill

---

Variants

List of all variants of wilful that leads to same result
wilful , willful , willfully , willfulness , willfulnesses

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English wilful, from wilan to will, desire; akin to wille will.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'wilful' is often used interchangeably with the term 'volitional'.

2. In psychology, the term 'wilful blindness' refers to the deliberate refusal to acknowledge obvious truths or realities.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. volition: The ability to make conscious decisions and carry them out.

2. autonomy: The right or ability to make one's own decisions and act independently.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'wilful' has been used in literature and art to describe characters who act on their own accord, often defying societal norms or expectations. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'King Lear,' the character Cordelia is described as wilful for her refusal to flatter her father.

How to Memorize "wilful"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person acting freely and independently, making decisions based on their own desires and intentions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wilful' with the concept of free will and individuality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: 'W-ants I-ts L-ife U-nd F-ree L-eadership E-xpressed'.

---

Memorize "wilful" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize wilful is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.