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Wilfulness (Noun)

Meaning

The trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The teenager's wilfulness led to her being constantly at odds with her parents and teachers over minor issues.
  • Her wilfulness was a trait that often hindered her ability to work collaboratively with her colleagues.
  • His wilfulness often resulted in him ignoring safety protocols, putting himself and others at risk.
  • The child's wilfulness made it difficult for her parents to establish a regular bedtime routine.
  • The students' collective wilfulness made the substitute teacher's job nearly impossible as they refused to follow even the simplest instructions.

Synonyms

  • Fractiousness
  • Unruliness
  • Willfulness

Hypernyms

  • Intractableness
  • Intractability

Hyponyms

  • Perverseness
  • Contrariness
  • Wildness
  • Perversity

Related Words

  • Wilful (adjective)
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