Those that live in wilful ignorance, and know nothing to purpose, are no better than an untimely birth that has not seen the sun nor known any thing.    From Wordnik.com.  [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon)] Reference

If Pryor actually believes what he seems to have said here, then I think he is engaged in wilful blindness about the nature of the criminal justice system in the United States.    From Wordnik.com.  [Balkinization] Reference

I reject, as every student of astronomy will reject, the idea of wilful deception.    From Wordnik.com.  [Myths and Marvels of Astronomy] Reference

Another ‘guest’: Well, the poster was the product of the kind of wilful ignorance that spawned moveon.org.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Volokh Conspiracy » Young America’s Foundation Letter About the GW Poster Affair:] Reference

If Pacquiao beats Cotto in any kind of wilful approach afterwards it's time to consider about labeling "Pac Man" as a brand new "greatest.".    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2009-11-01] Reference

Rodman moved to strike out the word "wilful," in fourth line.    From Wordnik.com.  [Journal of the Constitutional Convention of the State of North-Carolina, at Its Session 1868] Reference

He was incapable of rancour, except a kind of wilful, fostered rancour in trifles.    From Wordnik.com.  [Clayhanger] Reference

In Rickson's view, this may explain the admirably "wilful" tenacity he detected beneath her youthful facade.    From Wordnik.com.  [Top stories from Times Online] Reference

Peyper submitted to court that the informant's information was "wilful" and "unnecessary" to refuse bail to Brasher.    From Wordnik.com.  [News24 Top Stories] Reference

I think this is called wilful blindness.    From Wordnik.com.  [Clueless in Gaza] Reference

"wilful," or showing indifference or intentional disregard for employee safety.    From Wordnik.com.  [CTV BritishColumbiaHome] Reference

429 US 10 (1976) (per curiam), held that "wilful" in a tax context meant that if you owe taxes, and do not pay them, you acted wilfully.    From Wordnik.com.  [Ninth Circuit Blog] Reference

Any wilful and proud impostor could make such a claim.    From Wordnik.com.  [When the Holy Ghost is Come] Reference

I could not imagine him guilty of the smallest, wilful fault.    From Wordnik.com.  [Donahoe's Magazine, Volume 15, No. 2, February 1886] Reference

Yes, though, it was her fault, she was so stubborn, so wilful!.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Bill-Toppers] Reference

As if that made it worse, as if her inability had a wilful way.    From Wordnik.com.  [Can a Hummingbird Sing?] Reference

Again he let her have her way, as one would yield to a wilful child.    From Wordnik.com.  [Under the Rose] Reference

The rower has stopped, and with eager, covetous eyes watches the wilful waste.    From Wordnik.com.  [When the Birds Begin to Sing] Reference

"But I am so wickedly wilful," she sighs, peeping through her eyelashes coquettishly.    From Wordnik.com.  [When the Birds Begin to Sing] Reference

I have to say, the wilful throwing away of this government, such as it is, so owned by.    From Wordnik.com.  [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 378, April, 1847] Reference

Scattered among the foot-hills of the Rockies are rivers still more wilful in their habits.    From Wordnik.com.  [Southern Stories Retold from St. Nicholas] Reference

Maitland continues to be positive, insensible, and wilful in the midst of it all, as all America.    From Wordnik.com.  [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference

Certainly there is a possible right for you that precludes the need of balance and wilful election.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Life Radiant] Reference

We most certainly shall, if you persist, in order to protect you against your own wilful recklessness.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Fifth Ace] Reference

"You are somewhat wilful yourself, Jacqueline," he retorted, with that smile which so exasperated her.    From Wordnik.com.  [Under the Rose] Reference

A man who has bowed and broken so many stubborn spirits, will hardly be vanquished by the humours of a wilful girl.    From Wordnik.com.  [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 379, May, 1847] Reference

She glanced at him mischievously, like a wilful child, but before his frown the smile faded; involuntarily she clenched her hands.    From Wordnik.com.  [Under the Rose] Reference