Fortuitous and Willful
Opposite meaning words
Fortuitous
Fortuitous adjective - Happening by chance.
Usage example: firmly believes that the creation of the universe was something other than just the fortuitous coming together of particles of matter
Willful is an antonym for fortuitous.
Willful
Willful adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Fortuitous is an antonym for willful.
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