headstrong
adjectiveHow to pronounce headstrong:
Definition of headstrong:
- headstrong (adjective):
- habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition.
- not easily restrained impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
- determined to do something in one's own way and ignoring the advice of others
Synonyms for headstrong:
bullheaded
contrary
difficult
froward
hardheaded
incontrollable
incorrigible
intractable
intransigent
mulish
naughty
obdurate
obstinate
opinionated
out of hand
perverse
pig-headed
pigheaded
rebellious
recalcitrant
refractory
self-willed
stiff-necked
stubborn
uncontrollable
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