self-will meaning

UK US

self-will (noun): resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires.

self-will has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

self-will as a noun

  1. resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

    Synonyms: stubbornness, bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness

    Type of: resoluteness

    Kinds: impenitence, intransigency

  2. the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

    Synonyms: self-control, self-possession, possession, willpower, will power, self-command

    Type of: resoluteness

    Kinds: nerves, presence of mind

More about self-will on Wikipedia.