headstrong

Speech parts

1. headstrong - Adjective

2. headstrong - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Not easily restrained; ungovernable; obstinate; stubborn.

Directed by ungovernable will, or proceeding from obstinacy.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

stubborn unruly willful obstinate wilful ungovernable froward self-willed difficult bullhead determined violent contrary rigid persistent
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Antonyms

good willing moderate flexible charitable yielding
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Examples

As headstrong as an allegory on the banks of the Nile. Richard Brinsley Sheridan

The man of action is not the headstrong fool who rushes into danger with no thought for himself, but the man who puts into practice the things he knows. Cesare Pavese

Obstinate, headstrong girl! Jane Austen

I'm outspoken and I'm headstrong. Poppy Montgomery

I've always been a headstrong girl. I had my first child at 17, and it was a mistake, but I got a beautiful child out of it. Anna Benson

I remember when I was younger. Dad's agent came round, and I asked if she would represent me. She didn't represent children at the time, but I wouldn't let her leave the house until she agreed. I've always been quite headstrong. Eleanor Tomlinson

Close letter words and terms

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