Self-Willed

Pronunciation: /sɛlf-wɪld/

Definitions of self-willed

adjective determined to do what one wants despite the wishes or advice of others

Example Sentences

A1 She is very self-willed and always wants things her own way.

A2 The self-willed child refused to go to bed at bedtime.

B1 Despite his self-willed nature, he still managed to work well in a team.

B2 Her self-willed determination helped her achieve her goals.

C1 His self-willed attitude sometimes caused conflicts with his colleagues.

C2 The CEO's self-willed decision led to a major restructuring of the company.

Examples of self-willed in a Sentence

formal The self-willed child refused to follow any instructions from the teacher.

informal She's so self-willed, she never listens to anyone else's opinion.

slang That guy is way too self-willed for his own good.

figurative Her self-willed nature is like a stubborn rock in the river, refusing to budge.

Grammatical Forms of self-willed

• past tense: self-willed
• plural: self-willed
• comparative: more self-willed
• superlative: most self-willed
• present tense: self-wills
• future tense: will be self-willed
• perfect tense: have been self-willed
• continuous tense: is being self-willed
• singular: self-willed
• positive degree: self-willed
• infinitive: to self-will
• gerund: self-willing
• participle: self-willed

Origin and Evolution of self-willed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'self-willed' originated from Middle English, where 'self' meant 'one's own' and 'willed' meant 'determined'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'self-willed' has retained its original meaning of being determined or stubborn, but has also taken on connotations of being independent or strong-willed.