Willfulness

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪɫfəɫˈnɛs/

Willfulness (noun)

  1. The habit of doing what you want, even when others ask you to do something different.
  2. Strong refusal to follow rules, orders, or advice, shown by actions rather than words.
  3. A tendency to act from personal desire and decision, not from outside influence or guidance.

Examples

  • Her willfulness made her choose the harder path.
  • His willfulness kept him from changing his plan.