eigensinnig — meaning in English

English meaning

froward adj Disobedient, obstinate and hard to control; difficult to deal with, and of a bad temperament.
headstrong adj Stubbornly determined to do things one's own way, ignoring advice or objections.
opinionated adjective Holding and expressing strong personal views, often stubbornly.
recalcitrant adjective Stubbornly refusing to obey authority, follow rules or cooperate, even under pressure.
wayward adj Stubbornly doing things one's own way, ignoring rules or expectations.
wilful adj Done deliberately and on purpose, especially something wrong or harmful.

eigensinnig is used for these senses in English:

froward (archaic, literary) Disobedient, contrary, unmanageable; difficult to deal with; with an evil disposition.
headstrong Determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.
opinionated (of a person) Having very strong opinions.
recalcitrant Difficult to deal with or to operate.
self-willed Obstinate; strong-minded; unyielding to the desires, concern or opinions of others.
wayward Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
wilful Stubborn and determined.