will·ful or chiefly Brit wil·ful 
/ˈwɪlfəl/ adjective
/ˈwɪlfəl/ adjective disapproving 1 : refusing to change your ideas or opinions or to stop doing something
▪ a stubborn and willful child 2 : done deliberately : intentional
▪ He has shown a willful disregard for other people's feelings. ▪ willful disobedience/murder
▪ a stubborn and willful child
▪ He has shown a willful disregard for other people's feelings. ▪ willful disobedience/murder
— will·ful·ly adverb
▪ The press willfully ignored the facts of the case.
▪ The press willfully ignored the facts of the case.
— will·ful·ness noun [noncount]
