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Meanings of
headstrong
in English
Habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition.
wilful
willful
froward
self-willed
Related terms
disobedient
Resistant to guidance or discipline.
contrary
obstinate
wayward
Synonyms
Examples for "
contrary
"
contrary
obstinate
wayward
Examples for "
contrary
"
1
He said the Government would present a scientific opinion to the
contrary
.
2
But most of the empirical evidence thus far points to the
contrary
.
3
Not that debate on this issue should be suppressed, quite the
contrary
.
4
But political conditions have a tendency of changing
unannounced
-
and
contrary
to reason.
5
Quite the
contrary
,
he listened to every word with the greatest concern.
1
In fact, at the time, I thought he was simply being
obstinate
.
2
The contest was
obstinate
,
and terminated in the death of the challenger.
3
She was not wilful; she was not
obstinate
;
she gave him affection.
4
Now they thought her
obstinate
refusal was a result of Scobie's influence.
5
On this issue the dispute in the convention was
obstinate
and irreconcilable.
1
Perhaps the biggest alterations involve the health conditions of the
wayward
lovers.
2
And he almost did, despite a
wayward
drive, and the short approach.
3
Homeowner associations typically have the right to place liens against
wayward
residents.
4
She was fourteen at this time; altogether exquisite and charming and
wayward
.
5
I have been
wayward
at times; I beg pardon of you all.
Usage of
headstrong
in English
1
Yes; at this
headstrong
council; and I have seen him since; alone.
2
A
headstrong
approach will almost definitely rub others up the wrong way!
3
These details exhibit in the boy the
headstrong
independence of the man.
4
The
headstrong
young woman persisted in exhibiting the utmost contempt for her.
5
A month later the
headstrong
galloper won by 15 lengths at Punchestown.
6
I still think it was a
headstrong
risk, but-hey-you showed me up.
7
True, he's better known as a level-headed host than a
headstrong
controversialist.
8
My brother is hot and fiery; Mr Chatterton is rash and
headstrong
.
9
To the minds of the questioners this
headstrong
conduct savored of pride.
10
And yet there is not a more
headstrong
nun in our community.
11
He was about thirty; brave, but of a
headstrong
and violent disposition.
12
Bringing these two impulsive and
headstrong
leaders together was a remarkable achievement.
13
Another time, stand firm and help Jill to control her
headstrong
will.
14
The
headstrong
woman was running a risk which renewed all my anxieties.
15
Nicholas came to the camp to make things worse by
headstrong
interference.
16
The self-willed,
headstrong
man will likely have the toughest time of any.
Other examples for "headstrong"
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About this term
headstrong
Adjective
Noun
Singular
Frequent collocations
so headstrong
too headstrong
very headstrong
headstrong man
most headstrong
More collocations
Headstrong
through the time
Headstrong
across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common