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Stubborn vs Willful - What's the difference?

stubborn | willful |

As adjectives the difference between stubborn and willful

is that stubborn is refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting while willful is done in a manner which was intended.

stubborn

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting.
    • He is pretty stubborn about his political beliefs, so why bother arguing?
    Blood can make a very stubborn stain on fabrics if not washed properly.

    Synonyms

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    Derived terms

    * stubbornly * stubbornness

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    willful

    English

    Alternative forms

    *wilful

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Done in a manner which was intended.
  • Intentional.
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  • Stubborn.
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    • Synonyms

    * (as intended) volitional, voluntary * (stubborn) obstinate, self-willed, headstrong, spiteful