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Wilfully

Adverb / ˈwɪlfʌli: / Another word for wilfully — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'wilfully' is to do something on purpose or deliberately.

Synonyms & similar words

willfully deliberately intentionally purposely voluntarily consciously knowingly willingly unwillingly defiantly stubbornly obstinately headstrong obdurately obdurate contrarily recalcitrant intransigent rebelliously insubordinately contumaciously

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Example sentences

  1. He wilfully broke the toy even though he knew it was wrong.
  2. She wilfully skipped her homework and got in trouble with her teacher.
  3. The cat wilfully knocked over the vase and made a mess.
  4. The child wilfully disobeyed his parents and ran into the street.
  5. The man wilfully ignored the warning signs and got lost in the forest.

Quotes

  • Wilfully choosing ignorance is a form of mental slavery.
  • Vironika Tugaleva
  • The worst error a man can commit is to fall in love with the wilful young." - Victor Hugo",

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