CEFR C1

willfulness

noun

Meaning

The tendency to insist on doing exactly what one wants, often ignoring the wishes or advice of others.

Examples

Her willfulness made it impossible for the team to reach a consensus on the project.
The manager interpreted his employee's refusal to follow the new protocol as a sign of stubborn willfulness.

Synonyms: stubbornness, obstinacy, headstrongness, intransigence

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willfulness (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈwɪlfəlnəs

Definition

The tendency to insist on doing exactly what one wants, often ignoring the wishes or advice of others.

Examples

Her willfulness made it impossible for the team to reach a consensus on the project.
The manager interpreted his employee's refusal to follow the new protocol as a sign of stubborn willfulness.
Success in diplomacy requires balancing firm leadership with the ability to overcome the willfulness of opposing parties.

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