Self-will
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Self-will is a noun meaning The quality of being willful and ignoring opposition.
Meaning
The quality of being willful and ignoring opposition.
Example Sentences
This Marian principle indicates that women ought to divest themselves of self-will in order to be obedient to the word of God as articulated by male spokesmen.
Synonyms for self-will
Depending on context, synonyms include obstinacy, obstinance, willpower, self-control, stubbornness, pigheadedness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include self-command, self-control, willpower, obstinance, obstinacy, stubbornness.
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