willed

adjective

ˈwild 

1

: having a will especially of a specified kind

—usually used in combination

strong-willed

2

: deliberate

Synonyms of willed

• conscious
• deliberate
• voluntary
• intended
• willful
• intentional

Examples of willed in a Sentence

a hard-nosed industrialist with a willed indifference to public opinion

Recent Examples on the Web

Sorokin had a brilliant season that nearly willed the Islanders into the playoffs. — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026

Toolson made his first five shots in the second half and almost willed TCU to a comeback by himself. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2026

China will rightly see the United States as weak willed, unwilling to hold to its convictions or commitments. — Erica Downs, Foreign Affairs, 24 Nov. 2025

In addition to Marmee, there’s Aunt March who serves as an even stronger willed maternal figure for the March sisters. — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing willed

• self-willed
• strong-willed

Rhymes for willed

• backfilled
• distilled
• fulfilled
• infilled
• instilled
• rebuild
• refilled
• unfilled
• unskilled
• untilled
• billed
• build

Kids Definition

willed

adjective

ˈwild 

: having a will especially of a certain kind

strong-willed