Froward: alternatives and connections

Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed…

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed…

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Not easily restrained; ungovernable; obstinate; stubborn.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Governed by one's own will; not yielding to the wishes of others; obstinate.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Alt. of Wilfulness

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Of set purpose; self-determined; voluntary; as, willful murder.

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.