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What is another word for Strong-Willed? – 193 Strong-Willed Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    determined resolute steadfast firm unyielding stubborn obstinate headstrong defiant rebellious uncompromising unshakeable unwavering persistent tenacious dogged unrelenting forceful vigorous powerful decisive courageous bold fearless dauntless intrepid plucky spirited feisty spunky gritty tough rugged hardened intractable refractory contrarian dissenting nonconformist independent self-willed wilful mulish opinionated strong-minded single-minded purposeful driven motivated enthusiastic passionate dedicated committed.

    Meaning of Strong-Willed

    Having or showing a strong and unyielding determination or will.

    Definitions

    • Having a strong and unshakeable will or determination, refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
    • Characterized by a firm and resolute attitude, unwilling to compromise or yield.
    • Displaying a strong sense of self-discipline and self-control, able to withstand opposition or pressure.

    Etymology of Strong-Willed

    The term "strong-willed" is derived from the combination of "strong" and "willed", with "strong" coming from Old English "strang" and "willed" from Old English "willian", meaning to desire or intend. The phrase has been in use since the 15th century to describe individuals with a firm and resolute determination.

    Example Uses

    • She was a strong-willed woman who never backed down from a challenge.
    • His strong-willed nature made him a successful entrepreneur, but also earned him many enemies.
    • The strong-willed child refused to eat her vegetables, despite her parents' best efforts to persuade her.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    weak-willed timid faint-hearted spineless indecisive hesitant wavering vacillating irresolute weak-minded feeble fragile delicate sensitive gentle mild meek submissive compliant obedient acquiescent yielding pliable flexible adaptable compromising conciliatory appeasing surrendering defeated hopeless despairing despondent dejected.

    Related Nouns

    willpower determination resolve firmness stubbornness obstinacy defiance rebelliousness nonconformity independence self-discipline self-control fortitude courage boldness fearlessness grit toughness ruggedness hardness intractability refractoriness contrariness dissent noncompliance disobedience resistance opposition perseverance tenacity doggedness.

    Related Verbs

    persist persevere endure withstand resist defy rebel dissent refuse decline reject oppose confront challenge strive struggle fight contend wrestle grapple overcome overcome conquer vanquish triumph prevail dominate dictate command control govern regulate direct manage supervise.

    Related Adjectives

    strong firm resolute determined steadfast unwavering unshakeable uncompromising unrelenting forceful vigorous powerful decisive courageous bold fearless dauntless intrepid plucky spirited feisty spunky gritty tough rugged hardened intractable refractory contrarian dissenting nonconformist independent self-disciplined self-controlled wilful stubborn obstinate headstrong defiant rebellious.