wilfulness
noun[ U ]
UKdisapproving(US usuallywillfulness)uk /ˈwɪl.fəl.nəs/ us /ˈwɪl.fəl.nəs/
the quality of being wilful (= determined to do as you want): 任性
She was ashamed of her past wilfulness.她为自己过去的任性感到羞愧。
Her large brown eyes were intelligent and full of wilfulness and energy.她那双棕色的大眼睛充满智慧、倔强和活力。
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wilful
There is a recklessness and a wilfulness in these men which is going to destroy the Party.
He was noted for his wilfulness and determination.
Does his wilfulness undermine his relationships with coaches?
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