willfully
adverb/ˈwɪlfəli/
Frequency rank: #12,211 most common English word
Meaning
deliberately and intentionally, often in a way that disregards rules or others' wishes.
Example sentence
He willfully ignored the warning signs and continued down the dangerous path.
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