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Antonyms for self-willed


Grammar : Adj
Spell : self-wil, self-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɛlfˈwɪl, ˈsɛlf-



Definition of self-willed

Origin :
  • late 15c., from self- + willed (see will (v.)). In Old English, selfwill meant "free will."
  • As in intractable/intransigent : adj difficult, stubborn
  • As in obstinate : adj stubborn, determined
  • As in perverse : adj mean, ornery; troublesome
  • As in pigheaded : adj stubborn
  • As in stubborn : adj obstinate, unyielding
  • As in wayward : adj contrary, unmanageable
  • As in wild : adj disorderly, rowdy
  • As in willful : adj stubborn, obstinate
  • As in intractable : adj difficult
  • As in pig-headed : adj stubborn
  • As in incompliant : adj stubborn
  • As in unbendable : adj stubborn
  • As in uncompliant : adj stubborn
  • As in deaf : adj unwilling
  • As in headstrong : adj stubborn
Example sentences :
  • Do they not call me self-willed, passionate, sometimes imperious?
  • Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • But, Percy, dear, Ossie has his father's temper and is so self-willed at times!
  • Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee
  • Dogs differ as much as men do, and some are lazy and some are self-willed.
  • Extract from : « Ten Thousand Miles with a Dog Sled » by Hudson Stuck
  • These people are also terribly head-strong and self-willed in all they do.
  • Extract from : « Palmistry for All » by Cheiro
  • The self-willed, headstrong man will likely have the toughest time of any.
  • Extract from : « Quiet Talks on Power » by S.D. Gordon
  • The words self-centered, and self-willed, are as familiar and suggestive.
  • Extract from : « Quiet Talks on Power » by S.D. Gordon
  • Was ever such an improvident, self-willed creature as this boy, Cupid?
  • Extract from : « Eventide » by Effie Afton
  • Strong, self-willed, and masterful, Alexander did love his people in his own way.
  • Extract from : « The Story of Russia » by R. Van Bergen, M.A.
  • She is self-willed enough, but she shall not refuse me that.
  • Extract from : « The Vicar of Bullhampton » by Anthony Trollope
  • That,” said he, “is our self-willed little Christian, Rafaravavy.
  • Extract from : « The Fugitives » by R.M. Ballantyne

Synonyms for self-willed

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