headstrong
adjectiveDivide headstrong into syllables:
head · strong
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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:
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