willful

Hi

Whether it was a family quarrel or a disagreement at work, Raelynn was truly a master
negotiator—able to see both sides of the argument. But she could also be stubborn and willful, like a dog with a bone, not giving up but not listening either.

Does "willful" here mean "disobedient"?

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Originally Posted by GUEST2008

Hi

Whether it was a family quarrel or a disagreement at work, Raelynn was truly a master
negotiator—able to see both sides of the argument. But she could also be stubborn and willful, like a dog with a bone, not giving up but not listening either.

Does "willful" here mean "disobedient"?

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Willful | Define Willful at Dictionary.com

No, it means what the dictionary says. Definition 2, especially.

Quote:

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Originally Posted by GUEST2008

Hi

Whether it was a family quarrel or a disagreement at work, Raelynn was truly a master
negotiator—able to see both sides of the argument. But she could also be stubborn and willful, like a dog with a bone, not giving up but not listening either.

Does "willful" here mean "disobedient"?

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It generally means to be determined to do what she wants. In this context, whether that means being disobedient or not is impossible to tell.