headstrong

The definition of headstrong is someone who is stubborn, likes things his own way, imposes his opinion or is unyielding in his opinions and beliefs.

(adjective)

An example of a headstrong person is someone who knows her own mind and who is determined to have her own way.

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See headstrong in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. determined not to follow orders, advice, etc. but to do as one pleases
  2. showing such determination: headstrong desire

Origin: ME heedstronge: see head & strong

See headstrong in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Determined to have one's own way; stubbornly and often recklessly willful. See Synonyms at obstinate, unruly.
  2. Resulting from willfulness and obstinacy.

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