headstrong — very determined to do what you want without listening to others
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very determined to do what you want without listening to others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhedstrɔːŋ/
Example Sentences
- My headstrong cat refuses to use the expensive bed I bought and sleeps in a cardboard box instead.
- She's so headstrong that she'll argue the sky is green just to prove a point.
- The headstrong CEO ignored all warnings and launched the product anyway.
headstrong
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhedstrɔːŋ/]
very determined to do what you want without listening to others
The headstrong prince charged into battle alone, ignoring every warning from his generals.
Headstrong, she plays her song so strong!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English (14th century), combining 'head' (the mind/will) with 'strong' (powerful/firm). Originally described someone whose head or will was so strong that they stubbornly refused to change direction.
Breakdown
head (mind/will) + strong (firm/powerful) = having a strong, unyielding mind
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📝Examples
“My headstrong cat refuses to use the expensive bed I bought and sleeps in a cardboard box instead.”
“She's so headstrong that she'll argue the sky is green just to prove a point.”
“The headstrong CEO ignored all warnings and launched the product anyway.”
“His headstrong nature often got him into trouble at school.”
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