headstrong
pronunciation
How to pronounce headstrong in British English:
UK [ˈhedstrɒŋ]
How to pronounce headstrong in American English:
US [ˈhedstrɔːŋ]
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- Adjective:
- habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
Word Origin
- headstrong (adj.)
- "determined to have one's way," late 14c., from head (n.) + strong. Compare Old English heafodbald "impudent," literally "head-bold." Strongheaded is attested from c. 1600.
Synonym
Example
- 1. The future software mogul was a headstrong 12-year-old and was having a particularly nasty argument with his mother at the dinner table .
- 2. Lt 's made her very headstrong .
- 3. He was perceived to be a skilled trader but sometimes headstrong .
- 4. The real worry is over mr orban 's headstrong ways and cliquish habits .
- 5. Few politicians are so in need of strong opposition as the headstrong president nicolas sarkozy .