headstrong
head·strong
adj \-ˌstrȯŋ\Definition of HEADSTRONG
1
: not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions <a headstrong businessman>
2
: directed by ungovernable will <violent headstrong actions>
See Examples of HEADSTRONG
- The child is very headstrong.
- He is known for his headstrong behavior.
First Known Use of HEADSTRONG
14th century
Related to HEADSTRONG
Synonyms: froward, uncontrollable, incontrollable, intractable, recalcitrant, refractory, ungovernable, unmanageable, unruly, untoward, wayward, willful (or wilful)
Related Words: bullheaded, contrary, difficult, hardheaded, incorrigible, intransigent, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, opinionated, perverse, pigheaded, self-willed, stiff, stiff-necked, stubborn; undisciplined, unpunished; uncontrolled, wild; boisterous, irrepressible, rambunctious, rowdy; disobedient, indocile, insubordinate, rebellious; misbehaving, naughty
Near Antonyms: docile, obedient, well-behaved; compliant, placable, pliable, submissive, yielding; accepting, persuadable, receptive, responsive, willing; reasonable, temperate, trainable
See Synonym Discussion at unruly
Rhymes with HEADSTRONG
agelong, along, art song, barong, belong, biltong, birdsong, chaise longue, daylong, ding-dong, diphthong, dugong, endlong, erelong, fight song, folk song, furlong, Geelong, Haiphong, headlong, Hong Kong, hour-long, kampong, lifelong, livelong, Mekong, monthlong, nightlong, oblong, oolong, part-song, Ping-Pong, plainsong, prolong, sarong, Shandong, shout song, sidelong, singsong, so long, souchong, swan song, theme song, torch song, weeklong, work song, yearlong
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