Meaning & use
strong-willed
Having a firm, determined character and a strong desire to do things one's own way.
See it in a sentence
Their strong-willed toddler refused to nap unless it was entirely her own idea.
He was strong-willed enough to keep training even after the coaches doubted him.
A note on using this word
Strong-willed can sound admiring, like determined, or mildly critical, like stubborn, depending on context and tone.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
compliantyielding
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