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Synonyms for self-willed
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : self-wil, self- |
Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɛlfˈwɪl, ˈsɛlf- |
Top 10 synonyms for self-willed Other synonyms for the word self-willed
- aberrant
- abnormal
- adamantine
- arbitrary
- avid
- awkward
- bad-tempered
- balky
- berserk
- boisterous
- brassbound
- bull-headed
- bullheaded
- cantankerous
- capricious
- changeable
- chaotic
- contradictory
- contrary
- contumacious
- convinced
- corrupt
- crabby
- crazed
- crazy
- cross
- cross-grained
- cussed
- dead set on
- degenerate
- delinquent
- dense
- depraved
- deviant
- die-hard
- disobedient
- disorderly
- dogged
- eager
- enthusiastic
- erring
- extravagant
- fickle
- firm
- fixed
- flighty
- foolhardy
- foolish
- forward
- fractious
- froward
- giddy
- grim
- hang tough
- hard
- hard-core
- hard-line
- hard-nosed
- hard-shell
- hardened
- hardheaded
- headstrong
- heady
- heedless
- hysterical
- immoral
- immovable
- impetuous
- implacable
- impracticable
- imprudent
- incautious
- incompliant
- inconstant
- incorrigible
- incurable
- indocile
- indomitable
- inexorable
- insistent
- insoluble
- insubordinate
- intractable
- iron
- irrational
- irritable
- lawless
- licentious
- locked
- locked in
- locked-in
- mad
- madcap
- miscreant
- mule
- mulish
- murder
- nefarious
- noisy
- nuts
- obdurate
- obstinate
- opinionated
- opinionative
- ornery
- outrageous
- pat
- persevering
- persistent
- pertinacious
- perverse
- petulant
- pig-headed
- pigheaded
- preposterous
- profligate
- rabid
- rash
- raving
- rebellious
- recalcitrant
- reckless
- refractory
- relentless
- remorseless
- resolute
- resolved
- restive
- rigid
- riotous
- rotten
- rough
- self-indulgent
- self-willed
- set in one's ways
- set in stone
- single-minded
- spiteful
- steadfast
- stiff-necked
- strong-minded
- strong-willed
- stubborn
- stupid
- tenacious
- to listen blind
- tough
- tough nut
- tough-nut
- turbulent
- unalterable
- unaware
- unbendable
- unbending
- unbridled
- uncompliant
- uncompromising
- unconcerned
- uncontrollable
- uncontrolled
- uncooperative
- undependable
- undisciplined
- unfettered
- unflinching
- ungovernable
- unhealthy
- unhearing
- unmanageable
- unmoved
- unpliable
- unpredictable
- unreasonable
- unrelenting
- unrestrained
- unruly
- unshakable
- unstable
- untoward
- unyielding
- uproarious
- variable
- villainous
- violent
- wayward
- whimsical
- wicked
- wild
- willful
Définition of self-willed
Origin :- late 15c., from self- + willed (see will (v.)). In Old English, selfwill meant "free will."
- As in intractable/intransigent : adj difficult, stubborn
- As in obstinate : adj stubborn, determined
- As in perverse : adj mean, ornery; troublesome
- As in pigheaded : adj stubborn
- As in stubborn : adj obstinate, unyielding
- As in wayward : adj contrary, unmanageable
- As in wild : adj disorderly, rowdy
- As in willful : adj stubborn, obstinate
- As in intractable : adj difficult
- As in pig-headed : adj stubborn
- As in incompliant : adj stubborn
- As in unbendable : adj stubborn
- As in uncompliant : adj stubborn
- As in deaf : adj unwilling
- As in headstrong : adj stubborn
- Do they not call me self-willed, passionate, sometimes imperious?
- Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
- But, Percy, dear, Ossie has his father's temper and is so self-willed at times!
- Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee
- Dogs differ as much as men do, and some are lazy and some are self-willed.
- Extract from : « Ten Thousand Miles with a Dog Sled » by Hudson Stuck
- These people are also terribly head-strong and self-willed in all they do.
- Extract from : « Palmistry for All » by Cheiro
- The self-willed, headstrong man will likely have the toughest time of any.
- Extract from : « Quiet Talks on Power » by S.D. Gordon
- The words self-centered, and self-willed, are as familiar and suggestive.
- Extract from : « Quiet Talks on Power » by S.D. Gordon
- Was ever such an improvident, self-willed creature as this boy, Cupid?
- Extract from : « Eventide » by Effie Afton
- Strong, self-willed, and masterful, Alexander did love his people in his own way.
- Extract from : « The Story of Russia » by R. Van Bergen, M.A.
- She is self-willed enough, but she shall not refuse me that.
- Extract from : « The Vicar of Bullhampton » by Anthony Trollope
- That,” said he, “is our self-willed little Christian, Rafaravavy.
- Extract from : « The Fugitives » by R.M. Ballantyne
Antonyms for self-willed
- agreeable
- amenable
- attentive
- aware
- behaved
- broad-minded
- calm
- careful
- civilized
- complacent
- compliant
- concerned
- conscious
- controllable
- controlled
- cooperative
- delicate
- dependable
- docile
- easy
- facile
- flexible
- gentle
- giving
- happy
- hearing
- helpful
- involuntary
- irresolute
- kind
- listening
- manageable
- mild
- moderate
- nice
- obedient
- orderly
- pliable
- pliant
- reasonable
- sane
- sensible
- soft
- steady
- submissive
- surrendering
- tame
- tolerant
- unwilling
- weak
- willing
- yielding
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