willfulness (Meaning)

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willfulness (n)

the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline

Despite his repeated warnings, the child's willfulness ultimately led to its downfall.
The judge sentenced the defendant to a lengthy prison term for his willful violation of the law.
The willful neglect of the patient by the hospital staff resulted in a tragic outcome.
The politician's willful misrepresentation of the facts eroded public trust.
The child's willfulness made it difficult for the teacher to maintain discipline in the classroom.
The employee's willful misconduct led to the company's financial ruin.
The defendant's willful refusal to answer questions raised suspicions about his involvement in the crime.
The child's willfulness hindered its development and social interactions.
The captain's willful decision to sail into the storm put the entire crew at risk.
The patient's willful adherence to alternative medicine despite medical advice proved detrimental to their health.

the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline

determination, bullheadedness, self-will, persistency, obstinacy, persistence,stubbornness, hardheadedness, pertinacity, resolve

obedience, reasonability, flexibility, receptiveness, pliancy, flexibility, receptiveness, obedience, acceptance, compliance

Despite his repeated warnings, the child's willfulness ultimately led to its downfall.

The judge sentenced the defendant to a lengthy prison term for his willful violation of the law.

The willful neglect of the patient by the hospital staff resulted in a tragic outcome.

The politician's willful misrepresentation of the facts eroded public trust.