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willfully Synonyms

Another word for willfully

Choosing another word for willfully depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 intentionally ignoring environmental safety regulations."

Strongest
intentionally
deliberately
purposely
knowingly
on purpose
Strong
consciously
wittingly
premeditatedly

• 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 stubbornly pursued his own risky plan."

Strongest
stubbornly
obstinately
Strong
headstrongly
perversely
defiantly
intractably
obdurately

Opposites of willfully

The opposite of willfully shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unintentionally
accidentally
inadvertently
by accident
obediently
unwittingly
unknowingly
by mistake
See all opposites of willfully

• Nearby Words

will
willet
willful
willfully
willfulness
william
williams

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