headstrong

1 of 1adjective

/ˈhɛdstrɔŋ/

Forms:more headstrong,most headstrong

1

determined to do things in one's own way and often resistant to the opinions or suggestions of others

She was too headstrong to follow anyone’s advice.
His headstrong nature often got him into trouble.
His headstrong attitude made compromise impossible.
The coach found it difficult to manage such a headstrong player.
Despite warnings, the headstrong teenager insisted on going alone.

Synonyms:

froward willful wilful self-willed