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willfully Antonyms

Opposite of willfully

Because the opposite of willfully shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

With the deliberate intention of causing harm or violating a rule; intentionally and knowingly.

Usage Example

"The company was fined heavily for unintentionally ignoring environmental safety regulations."

Strongest
unintentionally
inadvertently
accidentally
by accident
unwittingly
unknowingly
by mistake

• adverb (Context 2)

In a stubborn and determined manner, regardless of the consequences or the advice of others.

Usage Example

"Despite his parents' warnings, the teenager obediently pursued his own risky plan."

Strongest
obediently
compliantly
Strong
submissively
meekly
dutifully

Similar words to willfully

Words similar to willfully shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

intentionally
deliberately
stubbornly
purposely
knowingly
obstinately
on purpose
wittingly
See all synonyms of willfully

• Nearby Words

wiliness
will
willful
willfully
willfulness
willies
willing

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Willfully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/willfully
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