Headstrong (adjective)

A person who is determined to do what they want and is not easily influenced by others.

Origin:

Headstrong refers to a person who is determined to do what they want and is not easily influenced by others, it comes from "head" meaning the mind or intellect and "strong" meaning having determination and willpower.

Examples:

1. He was headstrong and refused to listen to anyone's advice.
2. She was headstrong and always followed her own path.
3. He was headstrong and would not back down from a challenge.
4. She was headstrong but her determination paid off in the end.
5. He was headstrong but his lack of flexibility was a weakness.