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Meanings of headstrong in English
Habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition.
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Examples for "wilful"
Examples for "wilful"
1
She was not wilful; she was not obstinate; she gave him affection.
2
But the wilful strain in his nature set all prudence at defiance.
3
The second charge of wilful murder has been proved against the accused.
4
On the threshold stood the beautiful, high-spirited and wilful Duchess of Osterley.
5
The general effect was of extraordinary lavish profusion-ofwilful, splendid, careless extravagance.
1
What possible response could he give to a willful denial of reason?
2
He loved Inez for her willful and methodical rejection of common sense.
3
It did not seem possible so willful a misunderstanding could be maintained.
4
He said he also deserved punitive damages because the infringement was willful.
5
Other parents think that their child's inattention is more willful than chemical.
1
There is nothing froward or formidable in the aspect of Dublin Castle.
2
Perhaps, there are other hearts equally froward and wayward with my own.
3
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
4
They must not be froward and peevish, nor defraud others of their right.
5
How, then, can the godly be differentiated under such circumstances from the froward?
1
I never saw so perverse and self-willed a child in my life.
2
These people are also terribly head-strong and self-willed in all they do.
3
The self-willed, headstrong man will likely have the toughest time of any.
4
Why must the heart be so imperious and self-willed in these matters?
5
I was beginning to find out that Carrie could be self-willed sometimes.
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.
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United Kingdom
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