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Understanding Wilfulness: Definition, Examples, and Synonyms

Wilfulness is a noun that refers to a deliberate and obstinate refusal to listen or comply with advice, requests, or instructions. It can also describe a stubborn and determined attitude towards doing something, even when it is not advisable or in one's best interest.

For example, "She was so wilful in her teenage years that she often defied her parents' rules and made poor decisions as a result."

Synonyms for wilfulness include obstinacy, stubbornness, and pig-headedness.

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