: governed by one's own will : not yielding to the wishes of others : obstinate
self-willedly adverb
self-willedness noun

Examples of self-willed in a Sentence

a self-willed toddler who refused to take her shoes off in the examining room

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-willed was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Self-willed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-willed. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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