willful

Definitions

Intentional or deliberate, especially in the context of wrongdoing.

Having or showing a stubborn and determined intention to do as one wants, regardless of the consequences.

Examples

The child's willful refusal to follow instructions led to a time-out.

The company was found guilty of willful negligence regarding the safety of its employees.

Synonyms

stubborn headstrong obstinate mulish intentional deliberate wayward

Antonyms

compliant amenable yielding docile submissive tractable accidental