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Meaning of self-willed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

self-willed

adjective

Definitions

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

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

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

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