Headstrong: meaning, definitions and examples
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headstrong
[ หhษdหstrษล ]
personality trait
Determined to have one's own way; stubbornly and often recklessly willful.
Synonyms
inflexible, obstinate, stubborn, willful
Examples of usage
- She is known for her headstrong personality.
- Despite the warnings, he remained headstrong in his decision.
- The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.
- Her headstrong attitude often leads to conflicts.
- He's too headstrong to admit he's wrong.
Translations
Translations of the word "headstrong" in other languages:
๐ต๐น teimoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคผเคฟเคฆเฅเคฆเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช eigensinnig
๐ฎ๐ฉ keras kepala
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะตััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ uparty
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ๅบ
๐ซ๐ท tรชtu
๐ช๐ธ terco
๐น๐ท inatรงฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ์ง ์ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ tvrdohlavรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ tvrdohlavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅผบ
๐ธ๐ฎ trmast
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrjรณskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าััััา
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแฃแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ inadkar
๐ฒ๐ฝ terco
Word origin
The word 'headstrong' originated in the late 16th century from the combination of 'head' and 'strong', reflecting the concept of having a strong will or determination. It has been used to describe individuals who are resolute in their opinions or actions, often to the point of being stubborn or obstinate. Over time, 'headstrong' has become a commonly used term to characterize someone who is determined and unwavering in their decisions.
See also: beheader, head, headache, headband, headbands, header, headgear, headhunter, heading, headland, headline, headman, headmaster, headmistress, headpiece, headquarters, headrest, headscarf, headset, headshot, headsman, headstall, headwear, headwind, headwrap, hothead, overhead.