Definition of willed
1 : having a will especially of a specified kind —usually used in combination strong-willed
2 : deliberate
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Examples of willed in a Sentence
a hard-nosed industrialist with a willed indifference to public opinion
Recent Examples of willed from the Web
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Many Siamese, for example, can be strong willed and vocal, but there’s no guarantee that every Siamese will be that way.
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Yes, the film noir follows the rags-to-riches ascent of a strong-willed single mom.
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In fact, even Emily’s own family has trouble living up to her exacting standards, which leads to estrangement from her weak-willed brother.
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As strong-willed American nurse Lillie, Icelandic actress Hera Hilmar never quite nails the accent required to play the daughter of a well-to-do family in 1914 Philadelphia.
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And from the beginning, it was overseen by a strong-willed German board that knew well the risks and rewards that came with such a business.
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This author means business: Lou Dobbs, the strong-willed anchor and managing editor of CNN’s Moneyline, will write a book about his experiences.
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First Known Use of willed
14th century
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