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Definition of «wilful»

The word "wilful" is an adjective which means done on purpose or deliberate. It describes an action that was performed intentionally, with full understanding and awareness of the consequences. The term can also imply a disregard for others' opinions or rules, as if the person acted in a way they knew was wrong but did it anyway.

Usage examples

  1. The child intentionally spilled his milk on the table, exhibiting wilful disobedience.
  2. The company's decision to ignore safety regulations was a wilful disregard for the well-being of their employees.
  3. Despite knowing the consequences, he made a wilful decision to quit his stable job and pursue a risky business venture.
  4. The suspect showed a wilful intention to evade the authorities by providing false documents.
  5. The teacher was frustrated with the student's wilful refusal to participate in class activities.

Phrases with «wilful»

Sentences with «wilful»

  • Jeremy Hunt has NHS staff could face a new criminal offence of wilful neglect of patients as one of a series of measures adopted by the Health Secretary from the Francis report into the deaths at Stafford Hospital. (itv.com)
  • Trying to pretend otherwise is an act of wilful blindness. (politics.co.uk)
  • Unintended consequences are a fact of life, but to make policy in wilful ignorance of them is not only disheartening but is nothing short of dangerous. (totalpolitics.com)
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