self-willed
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self-willed
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From Middle English selfe-willed, selwillyd, equivalent to self- + willed. Compare Middle English onwille, anewil (“selfwilled, stubborn”), from Old English ānwille (literally “one-willed, one's own-willed, self-willed”).
adjective more self-willed · most self-willed
- Obstinate; strong-minded; unyielding to the desires, concern or opinions of others. Emma perceived that the nature of his gallantry was a little self-willed, and that he would rather oppose than lose the pleasure of dancing with her; but she took the compliment, and forgave the rest. Had she intended ever to marry him, it might have been worth while to pause and consider, and try t
- Possessing self-will; determined to pursue one's own desires or adhere to one's own opinion.. The idea of self-willed machines, which could decide to take over the world, scares all the people smart enough to create such devices.
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adj obstinate; strong-minded; unyielding to the desires, concern or opinions of others
| Deutsch | eigensinnig, eigenwillig |
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