strong-willed

adjective
UK: /ˌstrɒŋˈwɪld/
US: /ˌstrɑːŋˈwɪld/

  1. Determined to do what you want even if other people advise you not to.

    1. My daughter is a strong-willed child who always knows her mind.
    2. Only a very strong-willed person can achieve success in such a competitive environment.

  2. Having a powerful will; determined to do what you decide.

    1. She's very strong-willed and doesn't let anyone push her around.
    2. He admired her strong-willed nature, which allowed her to overcome many obstacles.

Synonyms

determined resolute obstinate stubborn headstrong willful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strong-willed" in English means: Determined to do what you want even if other people advise you not to., Having a powerful will; determined to do what you decide..

The phonetic transcription of "strong-willed" is /ˌstrɒŋˈwɪld/ in British English and /ˌstrɑːŋˈwɪld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strong-willed": determined, resolute, obstinate, stubborn, headstrong, willful.

Example usage of "strong-willed": "My daughter is a strong-willed child who always knows her mind.". More examples on the page.