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headstrong adj

Headstrong means determined to do what one wants despite advice. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of headstrong

  • determined to do what one wants despite advice

Usage examples of headstrong

The headstrong teenager bought the motorcycle even after his parents and mechanic warned him it was unsafe.

A headstrong leader may act decisively, but she may also ignore useful advice.

He was so headstrong that he followed his original plan even after the evidence showed it would fail.

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