self-willed

adjective

ˌself-ˈwild

Synonyms of self-willed next

: governed by one's own will : not yielding to the wishes of others : obstinate

self-willedly

ˌself-ˈwild-lē

adverb

self-willedness

ˌself-ˈwild-nəs

noun

Examples of self-willed in a Sentence

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

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Self-willed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-willed. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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self-willed

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