self-will

  • 1self-will — [self′wil′] n. persistent carrying out of one s own will or wishes, esp. when in conflict with others; stubbornness; obstinacy self willed adj …

    English World dictionary

  • 2Self-will — n. [AS. selfwill.] One s own will, esp. when opposed to that of others; obstinacy. [1913 Webster] …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 3self-will — self will′ n. stubborn or obstinate willfulness, as in pursuing one s own wishes or aims • Etymology: bef. 900 self willed′, adj …

    From formal English to slang

  • 4self-will — N UNCOUNT Someone s self will is their determination to do what they want without caring what other people think. She had a little core of self will that gave her a sparkle lacking in Isabel …

    English dictionary

  • 5self-will — self willed, adj. self willedly, adv. self willedness, n. /self wil , self /, n. stubborn or obstinate willfulness, as in pursuing one s own wishes, aims, etc. [bef. 900; ME: one s own will, stubbornness; OE: one s own will; see SELF, WILL2] * *… …

    Universalium

  • 6self-will — noun 1. resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑stubbornness, ↑bullheadedness, ↑obstinacy, ↑obstinance, ↑pigheadedness • Derivationally related forms: ↑pigheaded …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 7self-will — /sɛlf ˈwɪl/ (say self wil) noun 1. wilfulness. 2. obstinacy …

  • 8self-will — noun Date: 14th century stubborn or willful adherence to one s own desires or ideas ; obstinacy …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 9self-will — noun The quality of being willful and ignoring opposition …

    Wiktionary

  • 10self-will — stubbornness, obstinacy …

    English contemporary dictionary