headstrong
Headstrong (adj) means Stubbornly determined to do things one's own way, ignoring advice or objections. Example: “Their headstrong daughter refused to change her plans no matter what they said.”
How to use headstrong
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStubborn and set on having your own way.
Word forms
more headstrong comparative, most headstrong superlative
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Their _____ daughter refused to change her plans no matter what they said.
Etymology
From Middle English heedstrong, a compound of head and strong describing someone whose "head" is strong-willed.
Frequently asked questions
What does “headstrong” mean?
The word “headstrong” means stubbornly determined to do things one's own way, ignoring advice or objections. In plain terms, stubborn and set on having your own way.
How do you use “headstrong” in a sentence?
Here is “headstrong” used in a sentence: “Their headstrong daughter refused to change her plans no matter what they said.”
What part of speech is “headstrong”?
“Headstrong” is an adjective.
Where does the word “headstrong” come from?
The word “headstrong” comes from Middle English. From Middle English heedstrong, a compound of head and strong describing someone whose "head" is strong-willed.
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