Headstrong

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

Definitions of headstrong

adjective determined to have one's own way; stubbornly and often recklessly willful

Example Sentences

A1 She is very headstrong and always insists on doing things her own way.

A2 The headstrong child refused to listen to his parents and ran off on his own.

B1 Her headstrong attitude often leads to conflicts with her colleagues at work.

B2 Despite his headstrong nature, he was able to successfully negotiate a deal with the difficult client.

C1 Her headstrong determination to succeed in the business world has led her to great accomplishments.

C2 The headstrong leader made bold decisions that ultimately led to the company's success.

Examples of headstrong in a Sentence

formal The headstrong CEO made decisions without consulting the board.

informal She's so headstrong, she never listens to anyone else's opinion.

slang Don't be so headstrong about it, just chill out and think for a minute.

figurative His headstrong attitude was like a bull in a china shop, causing chaos wherever he went.

Grammatical Forms of headstrong

past tense

headstronged

plural

headstrongs

comparative

more headstrong

superlative

most headstrong

present tense

headstrong

future tense

will be headstrong

perfect tense

have been headstrong

continuous tense

being headstrong

singular

headstrong

positive degree

headstrong

infinitive

to headstrong

gerund

headstronging

participle

headstronged

Origin and Evolution of headstrong

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'headstrong' originated from Middle English, combining 'head' meaning 'top' or 'chief' and 'strong' meaning 'powerful' or 'forceful'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is determined and stubborn, the word 'headstrong' has evolved to also imply recklessness or impulsiveness in modern usage.