Meaning & use
headstrong
Stubbornly determined to act according to one's own wishes, resistant to advice or control.
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The headstrong toddler refused to hold anyone's hand while crossing the yard.
Her headstrong nature made her a natural leader, though it sometimes clashed with authority.
A note on using this word
Headstrong can be mildly critical, suggesting reckless stubbornness, or admiring, suggesting strong independent will, depending on context.
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