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Self-will

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

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

obstinacyobstinancewillpowerself-controlstubbornnesspigheadednessself-commandbullheadedness

Antonyms for self-will

Related Words

self-commandself-controlwillpowerobstinanceobstinacystubbornnessbullheadednesspigheadednessselfwillednessunwilfulnesswillednesswilfulnesswilfulnesseunwillfulnesswillfulnessstrength of willself-disciplinevolitionalityunresistingnessvoluntarity

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does self-will mean?

Self-will means The quality of being willful and ignoring opposition..

What is a synonym for self-will?

Common synonyms include obstinacy, obstinance, willpower, self-control.

What is the opposite of self-will?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use self-will in a sentence?

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.

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