headstrong
Determined to do what you want and refusing to listen.
headstrong in a sentence
- The headstrong pony ignored every tug on the reins and trotted the way it pleased.
- Headstrong little Ada insisted on carrying the huge watermelon herself, refusing every offer of help.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to headstrong?
- Astubborn
- Bwilling
- Cgentle
- Dobedient
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A: stubborn. The other three mean the opposite of headstrong.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to headstrong?
- Aobedient
- Bstubborn
- Cwilful
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A: obedient. The other three mean nearly the same as headstrong.
Words that mean something similar
stubborn, wilful
Words that mean the opposite
obedient, gentle, willing
More words about character & personality
- hearty: Warm, cheerful and full of energy.
- hospitable: Friendly and welcoming to visitors.
- humble: Not boasting about how good you are.
- idiosyncrasy: A strange habit or way of behaving that is special to one person.
- idol: Someone who is greatly admired or loved, often a famous person.
- imperious: Bossy and proud, expecting everyone to obey you.
- impulsive: Doing things suddenly without thinking first.
- industrious: Working hard and getting lots done.
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