Wilful
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Done deliberately and intentionally, especially in defiance of opposition or known consequences.
“The magistrate ruled that the damage had been wilful and imposed a heavy fine.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
wil·ful
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Antonyms
accidentalunintentionalinadvertent
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Wordle
Ends in double L, note UK spelling with one L in the middle unlike the US variant
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, W and F add value, preferred UK spelling is accepted in Scrabble dictionaries
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