Self-willed

Quick meaning: Self-willed is an adjective meaning Obstinate; strong-minded; unyielding to the desires, concern or opinions of others.

Meaning

Obstinate; strong-minded; unyielding to the desires, concern or opinions of others.

More Meanings

1. Possessing self-will; determined to pursue one's own desires or adhere to one's own opinion.

Example Sentences

He was so self-willed that he refused to do anything that did not grant instant satisfaction or direction.

But then Pen was different. Pen was a man. It seemed natural somehow that he should be self-willed and should have his own way.

The idea of self-willed machines, which could decide to take over the world, scares all the people smart enough to create such devices.

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 to understand the value of his preference, and the character of his temper; but for all the purposes of their acquaintance, he was quite amiable enough.

Synonyms for self-willed

Depending on context, synonyms include wilful, headstrong, willful, froward.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include willful, headstrong, froward, wilful, impersuadable, refractory.

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