headstrong

adjective
UK: /ˈhed.strɒŋ/
US: /ˈhed.strɑːŋ/

  1. Someone who is headstrong is determined to do things their own way and refuses to listen to advice.

    1. My little brother is a headstrong kid who always does what he wants.
    2. Despite warnings, the headstrong teenager insisted on travelling alone through Europe.

Synonyms

willful stubborn obstinate determined self-willed recalcitrant
headstrong adverb

  1. Acting in a determined and independent way, often ignoring the advice or warnings of others.

    1. She is headstrong and won't listen to what I say.
    2. He made a headstrong decision to quit his job without having another one lined up.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "headstrong" is /ˈhed.strɒŋ/ in British English and /ˈhed.strɑːŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "headstrong": willful, stubborn, obstinate, determined, self-willed, recalcitrant.

Example usage of "headstrong": "My little brother is a headstrong kid who always does what he wants.". More examples on the page.