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Definition of headstrong

headstrong

/ˈhɛd.strɔːŋ/
head · strong
Adverb:headstrongly
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1

Self-willed and obstinate; determined to have one's own way regardless of the advice or wishes of others.

Example

"The headstrong young apprentice refused to follow the master carpenter's instructions and ended up ruining the timber."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Late Middle English as a compound of 'head' (in the sense of the seat of will or determination) and 'strong', originally describing an animal such as a horse that resists the bridle.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Headstrong. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/headstrong
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