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headstrong Synonyms

Another word for headstrong

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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
willful
stubborn
obstinate
strong-willed
self-willed
Strong
pigheaded
bullheaded
unruly
intractable
wayward

Opposites of headstrong

The opposite of headstrong shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

compliant
docile
obedient
tractable
yielding
amenable
submissive
biddable
See all opposites of headstrong

• Nearby Words

headspace
headstander
headstone
headstrong
headteacher
headwaiter
headwater

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Headstrong. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/headstrong
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