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as in stubborn
given to resisting control or discipline by others
a headstrong child who likes to test the limits of his parents' patience
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as in adamant
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
the tenants of the building remain headstrong in their determination not to be evicted by the developer
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Recent Examples of headstrong
This classic Eastside story centers Ana García, a headstrong teen with educational aspirations, who is often at odds with her traditional, menopausal Mexican mother, Carmen.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Beyoncé's energy has always radiated the passionate, headstrong spirit of this Fire sign, whether in her performances or her fearless business ventures.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
By the show’s end, Jamie has revealed himself to be a headstrong young man oscillating between a simmering rage and a craving to be liked.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
Fickell knows the perception of Vrabel, the headstrong former linebacker who doesn’t take s— from anyone.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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When tragedy strikes on Michigan roads—when a car skids off an icy bend or a semi-truck barrels through a red light—victims are often left to face not only devastating injuries but also a daunting legal maze of corporate denials and stubborn insurers.—
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Get The Recipe Smart Move Similar recipes with beans and peas existed before then, but a challenge made to a stubborn chef named Helen Corbitt spurred the creation of Texas caviar.—
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The chairman was adamant this bill can still pass by Johnson's goal of Memorial Day.—
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Valli remains adamant about the importance of fashion as escapism.—
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These two regions are no longer promising New World upstarts or rebellious outposts of Bordeaux.—
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Meanwhile, Paul finds himself in a work crisis that puts the lifestyle of Julie and their rebellious son Russ (Simon Webster) in jeopardy, leading Julie back to the dopey sweetness of Carey.—
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Baldwin feels that such a response in the face of violence has to be a posture, an outright lie or a willful evasiveness.—
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Reyes-Estrada was booked on suspicion of murder and willful harm and injury to a child likely to produce great bodily injury and is being held without bail, according to the news release.—
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Research shows that people under stress are more likely to give up, but only when the situation feels uncontrollable.—
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Entire neighborhoods are retrofitted with clear glass domes that activate during extreme rainstorms and uncontrollable wildfires.—
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Since the operation began on April 28, cops have handed out 916 criminal court summonses against wayward e-bikers — nearly double the amount that was given out all last year, the NYPD said.—
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Without preferred lies in place, many of the best players in the world hit wayward shots.—
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“Headstrong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headstrong. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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