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Willful vs Wilful - What's the difference?

willful | wilful | Alternative forms |

Wilful is a derived term of willful.

Wilful is a alternative form of willful.



As adjectives the difference between willful and wilful

is that willful is done in a manner which was intended while wilful is intentional; deliberate.

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

    wilful

    English

    Alternative forms

    *willful (US)

    Adjective

  • intentional; deliberate
  • stubborn and determined

    • Synonyms

    * voluntary

    Related terms

    * volition