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Meanings of headstrong in English

Habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition.

Related terms

Resistant to guidance or discipline.

Usage of headstrong in English
1
Yes; at this headstrong council; and I have seen him since; alone.
Sybil, Or, The Two Nations
2
A headstrong approach will almost definitely rub others up the wrong way!
The South African
3
These details exhibit in the boy the headstrong independence of the man.
The Complete Writings of Charles Dudley Warner — Volume 3
4
The headstrong young woman persisted in exhibiting the utmost contempt for her.
The Life of St. Frances of Rome, and Others
5
A month later the headstrong galloper won by 15 lengths at Punchestown.
The Irish Times
6
I still think it was a headstrong risk, but-hey-you showed me up.
The Queen of Bedlam
7
True, he's better known as a level-headed host than a headstrong controversialist.
The Irish Times
8
My brother is hot and fiery; Mr Chatterton is rash and headstrong.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 327, January, 18...
9
To the minds of the questioners this headstrong conduct savored of pride.
Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 2
10
And yet there is not a more headstrong nun in our community.
Sister Teresa
11
He was about thirty; brave, but of a headstrong and violent disposition.
Manon Lescaut
12
Bringing these two impulsive and headstrong leaders together was a remarkable achievement.
Reuters
13
Another time, stand firm and help Jill to control her headstrong will.
Jack and Jill
14
The headstrong woman was running a risk which renewed all my anxieties.
The Evil Genius: A Domestic Story
15
Nicholas came to the camp to make things worse by headstrong interference.
A History of Modern Europe, 1792-1878
16
The self-willed, headstrong man will likely have the toughest time of any.
Quiet Talks on Power
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