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Significados de headstrong em inglês

Habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition.

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Resistant to guidance or discipline.

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Examples for "contrary"
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He said the Government would present a scientific opinion to the contrary.
Radio NZ
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But most of the empirical evidence thus far points to the contrary.
Wired
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Not that debate on this issue should be suppressed, quite the contrary.
The Irish Times
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But political conditions have a tendency of changing unannounced-andcontrary to reason.
Wired
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Quite the contrary, he listened to every word with the greatest concern.
Complete Books of Blood
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In fact, at the time, I thought he was simply being obstinate.
Death at La Fenice
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The contest was obstinate, and terminated in the death of the challenger.
Edgar Huntly; or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker
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She was not wilful; she was not obstinate; she gave him affection.
Blow The Man Down: A Romance Of The Coast
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Now they thought her obstinate refusal was a result of Scobie's influence.
The new yorker
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On this issue the dispute in the convention was obstinate and irreconcilable.
The Negro and the Nation / A History of American Slavery and Enf...
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Perhaps the biggest alterations involve the health conditions of the wayward lovers.
Reuters
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And he almost did, despite a wayward drive, and the short approach.
The Guardian
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Homeowner associations typically have the right to place liens against wayward residents.
Reuters
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She was fourteen at this time; altogether exquisite and charming and wayward.
Aladdin O'Brien
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I have been wayward at times; I beg pardon of you all.
The Man Who Laughs: A Romance of English History
Uso de headstrong em inglês
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Yes; at this headstrong council; and I have seen him since; alone.
Sybil, Or, The Two Nations
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A headstrong approach will almost definitely rub others up the wrong way!
The South African
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These details exhibit in the boy the headstrong independence of the man.
The Complete Writings of Charles Dudley Warner — Volume 3
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The headstrong young woman persisted in exhibiting the utmost contempt for her.
The Life of St. Frances of Rome, and Others
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A month later the headstrong galloper won by 15 lengths at Punchestown.
The Irish Times
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I still think it was a headstrong risk, but-hey-you showed me up.
The Queen of Bedlam
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True, he's better known as a level-headed host than a headstrong controversialist.
The Irish Times
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My brother is hot and fiery; Mr Chatterton is rash and headstrong.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 327, January, 18...
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To the minds of the questioners this headstrong conduct savored of pride.
Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 2
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And yet there is not a more headstrong nun in our community.
Sister Teresa
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He was about thirty; brave, but of a headstrong and violent disposition.
Manon Lescaut
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Bringing these two impulsive and headstrong leaders together was a remarkable achievement.
Reuters
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Another time, stand firm and help Jill to control her headstrong will.
Jack and Jill
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The headstrong woman was running a risk which renewed all my anxieties.
The Evil Genius: A Domestic Story
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Nicholas came to the camp to make things worse by headstrong interference.
A History of Modern Europe, 1792-1878
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The self-willed, headstrong man will likely have the toughest time of any.
Quiet Talks on Power
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