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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.

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Word Description / Examples
headstrong

Used to describe someone who is determined to do what they want, often without considering what others think.

  • She was a headstrong teenager who always got her way.
  • His headstrong nature often led to conflicts with his colleagues.
stubborn

Indicates someone who is determined not to change their mind or attitude about something, often causing inconvenience, generally with a negative feel.

  • He was too stubborn to ask for directions and got lost.
  • Her stubborn refusal to listen made it hard to reach an agreement.
willful

Describes a person who is determined to do what they want, regardless of the consequences, usually with a negative implication.

  • Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
  • He was punished for his willful disobedience.
obstinate

Describes someone who stubbornly refuses to change their opinion or behavior, even when they are wrong, usually with a negative connotation.

  • Despite the evidence, he remained obstinate and wouldn't admit he was wrong.
  • The child's obstinate refusal to eat his vegetables frustrated his parents.
inflexible

Refers to someone or something that is rigid and unwilling to change or adapt, typically used in formal contexts.

  • The company's inflexible policies make it hard for employees to take time off.
  • Her inflexible attitude towards negotiation cost her the deal.

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.