Headstrong
adjective
Determined to do as one wants even if other people advise against it.
She was a headstrong child, always challenging her parents' rules.
Often appears as...
- headstrong teenager
- headstrong child
adjective
Often doing things without thinking carefully, as a result of being headstrong.
He's too headstrong to listen to any advice.
Often appears as...
- headstrong decision
- headstrong pursuit
adjective
Determined to do as one wants even if other people advise against it.
She was a headstrong child, always challenging her parents' rules.
Often appears as...
- headstrong teenager
- headstrong child
adjective
Often doing things without thinking carefully, as a result of being headstrong.
He's too headstrong to listen to any advice.
Often appears as...
- headstrong decision
- headstrong pursuit
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Used to describe someone's negative trait, suggesting stubbornness can be undesirable.
His headstrong nature often led to unnecessary arguments.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Spin
Sometimes implies courage or conviction, especially when someone stands up for their beliefs.
Her headstrong commitment to justice impressed many.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Often used in social or familial contexts to describe defiant behavior.
The headstrong teenager refused to follow curfew.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Used to describe someone's negative trait, suggesting stubbornness can be undesirable.
His headstrong nature often led to unnecessary arguments.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Spin
Sometimes implies courage or conviction, especially when someone stands up for their beliefs.
Her headstrong commitment to justice impressed many.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Often used in social or familial contexts to describe defiant behavior.
The headstrong teenager refused to follow curfew.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Used to describe someone's negative trait, suggesting stubbornness can be undesirable.
His headstrong nature often led to unnecessary arguments.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Spin
Sometimes implies courage or conviction, especially when someone stands up for their beliefs.
Her headstrong commitment to justice impressed many.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Context
Often used in social or familial contexts to describe defiant behavior.
The headstrong teenager refused to follow curfew.
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Roxane Gay: Confessions...
I make it harder for women to achieve equality, the equality that we all deserve, and I need to own that. I think of my nieces, ages three and four. They are gorgeous and headstrong, brilliant girls, who are a whole lot of brave. I want them to thrive in a world where they are valued
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The wicked wit of Jane...
And although she had sparks of chemistry, she never married. Elements of her circumstances can be found in many of her characters; often intelligent women with witty, pragmatic personalities, and rich inner lives. These headstrong heroines provide an entertaining anchor
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The impact of Simón...
any preparation whatsoever in surprise attacks he was also a highly imperfect man he was impulsive headstrong filled with contradictions he spoke eloquently about justice but couldn't always couldn't
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Roxane Gay: Confessions...
I make it harder for women to achieve equality, the equality that we all deserve, and I need to own that. I think of my nieces, ages three and four. They are gorgeous and headstrong, brilliant girls, who are a whole lot of brave. I want them to thrive in a world where they are valued
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The wicked wit of Jane...
And although she had sparks of chemistry, she never married. Elements of her circumstances can be found in many of her characters; often intelligent women with witty, pragmatic personalities, and rich inner lives. These headstrong heroines provide an entertaining anchor
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The impact of Simón...
any preparation whatsoever in surprise attacks he was also a highly imperfect man he was impulsive headstrong filled with contradictions he spoke eloquently about justice but couldn't always couldn't
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Steve Bruce
English Manager
I was a little bit headstrong; when you're younger, you want to take on the world. At first you try to prove yourself to be the boss. I don't think I lose my temper as often as I used to now but, back then, I needed someone with grey hair, with experience, to help me, to tell me certain things didn't matter, didn't make a difference.
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Leslie Bibb
American Actress
Listen, if you said to me, 'Adam Shankman is going to direct you in a musical and you have six months to learn how to tap,' I'd practice till I was blue in the face. I would do it because I'm so headstrong and think I can do anything. But just to show up and sing a little ditty, no.
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Kriti Kharbanda
Indian Model
If you're not vulnerable, and you're too headstrong and clear about the path you want to take, it won't help you grow. Vulnerability doesn't have to be a negative thing. If you take the right spin on it, it can be extremely positive.
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Prince William
British Royalty
I'm reasonably headstrong about what I believe in, and what I go for, and I've got fantastic people around me who give me great support and advice.
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Yami Gautam
Indian Actress
You have to be very strong and headstrong to make your place. You have to know how to say no. Patience is very important.
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Adam Vinatieri
American Athlete
I think the most important asset to kicking is being mentally headstrong.
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Mike D'Antoni
American Coach
Kobe is a unique individual and he is very headstrong.
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Michelle Williams
American Actress
Listen, I've always been very headstrong.
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Oksana Masters
American Athlete
I'm just stupid and too headstrong.
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Poppy Montgomery
Australian Actress
I'm outspoken and I'm headstrong.
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Steve Bruce
English Manager
I was a little bit headstrong; when you're younger, you want to take on the world. At first you try to prove yourself to be the boss. I don't think I lose my temper as often as I used to now but, back then, I needed someone with grey hair, with experience, to help me, to tell me certain things didn't matter, didn't make a difference.
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Leslie Bibb
American Actress
Listen, if you said to me, 'Adam Shankman is going to direct you in a musical and you have six months to learn how to tap,' I'd practice till I was blue in the face. I would do it because I'm so headstrong and think I can do anything. But just to show up and sing a little ditty, no.
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Kriti Kharbanda
Indian Model
If you're not vulnerable, and you're too headstrong and clear about the path you want to take, it won't help you grow. Vulnerability doesn't have to be a negative thing. If you take the right spin on it, it can be extremely positive.
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Prince William
British Royalty
I'm reasonably headstrong about what I believe in, and what I go for, and I've got fantastic people around me who give me great support and advice.
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Yami Gautam
Indian Actress
You have to be very strong and headstrong to make your place. You have to know how to say no. Patience is very important.
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Adam Vinatieri
American Athlete
I think the most important asset to kicking is being mentally headstrong.
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Mike D'Antoni
American Coach
Kobe is a unique individual and he is very headstrong.
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Michelle Williams
American Actress
Listen, I've always been very headstrong.
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Oksana Masters
American Athlete
I'm just stupid and too headstrong.
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Poppy Montgomery
Australian Actress
I'm outspoken and I'm headstrong.
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