Headstrong: meaning, definitions and examples

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headstrong

 

[ หˆhษ›dหŒstrษ”ล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น teimoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคผเคฟเคฆเฅเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eigensinnig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keras kepala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฟะตั€ั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uparty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ‘ๅ›บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tรชtu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ terco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inatรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์ง‘ ์„ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู†ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvrdohlavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tvrdohlavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€”ๅผบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trmast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrjรณskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ั€ัั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ˜แƒฃแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inadkar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ terco

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,121, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.