0 US spelling of wilful disapproving
1 (of something bad) done intentionally, or (of a person) determined to do exactly as you want, even if you know it is wrong:
Relativism counsels tolerance, it is believed, whereas nonrelativism engenders accusations of irrationality or willful malice and a dogmatic attachment to one's own cultural prejudices.
The term "willful" seemed to escape proper notice, partially because the petitioners never contended that they had not acted willfully.
Although done in the name of freeing nature's own expressiveness, the willful and directed character of chemists' activity necessarily constrained the outcome.
By the looks of it, the alien hand is quite willful.
A dignified being cannot be unwise, unjust, willful, or cowardly.
Kipling's willful refusal to employ categories of race is at variance with his standard fictional practice.
This is most easily accomplished in an environment of willful (not forced) collaboration, peace, and serious concern for the betterment of communities.
First, it gives rise to free and willful transactions.
