HEADSTRONG

froward, headstrong, self-willed, willful, wilful

(adjective) habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

headstrong (comparative more headstrong, superlative most headstrong)

Determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.

Synonyms

• See also obstinate

Source: Wiktionary


Head"strong`, a.

1. Not easily restrained; ungovernable; obstinate; stubborn. Not let headstrong boy my will control. Dryden.

2. Directed by ungovernable will, or proceeding from obstinacy. Dryden.

Syn.

– Violent; obstinate; ungovernable; unratable; stubborn; unruly; venturesome; heady.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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