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Willful vs Wrongful - What's the difference?

willful | wrongful |

As adjectives the difference between willful and wrongful

is that willful is done in a manner which was intended while wrongful is wrong or unjust.

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

    wrongful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • wrong or unjust
  • unlawful or illegal

    • Antonyms

    * (unlawful) rightful