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self-will
[self-wil, self-]
noun
stubborn or obstinate willfulness, as in pursuing one's own wishes, aims, etc.
self-will
noun
stubborn adherence to one's own will, desires, etc, esp at the expense of others
Other 51Թ Forms
- self-willed adjective
- self-willedly adverb
- self-willedness noun
- ˌ-ˈɾ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of self-will1
Example Sentences
“My self-will had to be abandoned because my self-will was killing me,” Irsay said.
A rhythmic kick accompanies this brash takeover of youth and self-will.
It also evokes the determination, the self-will, of countless immigrants who have chosen to make and call America their home.
When more patience and restraint could have prevented so much suffering, we've instead been mired in conspiracy theories and old fashioned self-will.
"This is the right and the self-will of the people of Afghanistan. It could be included in the agenda of the intra-Afghan talks, but cannot be a prerequisite for talks."
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