Antonyms for self-willed

Grammar : Adj

Spell : self-wil, self-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɛlfˈwɪl, ˈsɛlf-

Definition 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

Example sentences :

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

Synonyms for self-willed

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