stubborn adherence to one's own will, desires, etc, esp at the expense of others
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self-will
(self′wil′, self′-),USA pronunciation n.
self′-willed′, adj.
self′-willed′ly, adv.
self′-willed′ness, n.
- stubborn or obstinate willfulness, as in pursuing one's own wishes, aims, etc.
- bef. 900; Middle English: one's own will, stubbornness; Old English: one's own will; see self, will2
self′-willed′ly, adv.
self′-willed′ness, n.
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