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strong-willed


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REFUSING TO CHANGE YOUR ACTIONS OR OPINIONS


Their screenplays were known for their strong-willed female characters.

Synonyms and examples


stubborn
disapproving
She's so stubborn, she'll never admit that she was wrong.
be as stubborn as a mule
Ah, she's as stubborn as a mule. You might as well give her what she wants.
mulish
He was generally an easy-going child, but could be mulish when upset.
headstrong
She's too headstrong to listen to reason.
self-willed
disapproving
The novel's main character is frustratingly self-willed, and all the bad things that happen to them are their own fault.
strong-minded
He was a quiet but strong-minded leader who fought fiercely for his country.
pigheaded
disapproving
You need to stop being so pigheaded and listen to reason.
bullheaded
disapproving
No, I don't want to spend the evening with your bullheaded, know-it-all brother.
be hell-bent on (doing) something
He was hell-bent on getting married before he turned 30.
wilful
UKdisapproving
He was far too wilful to quietly do as he was told.
obstinate
usually disapproving
I was an obstinate, rebellious child.
dig your heels in
I kept telling them that we could go on the weekend, but they dug their heels in and demanded we go today.

Antonyms and examples


yielding
formal
He was too yielding to be able to control a rowdy class.
pliant
Management wanted pliant employees who would do as they were told.
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If a person is stubborn, they refuse to change their actions or opinions.

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strong-willed


adjective
These are words and phrases related to strong-willed. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of strong-willed.

RESOLUTE


Synonyms


unyielding
unwavering
unfaltering
unflinching
inflexible
uncompromising
undeviating
unswerving
unbending
strong-minded
decisive
stern
stubborn
obstinate
intrepid
resolute
determined
purposive
set in purpose
deliberate
steadfast
staunch
steady
tenacious
serious
sincere
pertinacious
earnest
zealous
industrious
assiduous
diligent
vigorous
persevering
relentless
persistent
dogged
untiring
unflagging
indefatigable

Antonyms


irresolute
unresolved
doubtful
undecided
undetermined
unsteady
vacillating
weak

STIFF


Synonyms


stiff
stubborn
tenacious
firm
steadfast
decided
determined
strong
indomitable
fixed
staunch
unfaltering
unflinching
iron
steely
steeled
dogged
steady
unswerving
grim
obstinate
persistent
uncompromising
stern
constant
settled
resolute
resolved
intense
valiant
brave
unshaken
courageous

Antonyms


halfhearted
undecided
faltering
irresolute
shaky

FIRM


Synonyms


strong-minded
dogged
dead set
firm
resolute
steadfast
determined
unwavering
resolved
staunch
persistent
unflinching
unshaken
unfaltering
earnest
serious
decided
intent
constant
definite
steady
tough
obstinate
bent
inflexible
inexorable
hard-nosed
Slang
grim
tenacious
obdurate
fearless
invincible

Antonyms


loose
flabby
soft
flaccid
limp
loppy
flimsy
sleazy
shaky
unsteady
unstable
wavering
irresolute
inconstant
unreliable

STALWART


Synonyms


stalwart
valiant
bold
heroic
intrepid
courageous
stouthearted
lionhearted
indomitable
gallant
brave
valorous
manly
unflinching
spunky
plucky
staunch
gritty

Antonyms


cowardly
fearful
timorous
faint-hearted
weak

ASSERTIVE


Synonyms


assertive
positive
forceful
decisive
confident
self-assured
self-assertive
insistent
emphatic
aggressive
domineering
pushy
outspoken
cocksure

Antonyms


retiring
reserved
shy
bashful
meek
timid
timorous
submissive
hesitant
uncertain
fearful

PURPOSEFUL


Synonyms


resolute
committed
decided
resolved
determined upon
purposeful
deliberate
intentional
calculated
conscious
considered
studied
premeditated

Antonyms


aimless
purposeless
vacillating
irresolute
faltering
wavering
undecided
unresolved
undetermined

DECIDED


Synonyms


decided
determined
decisive
definite
unhesitating
unwavering
resolute
deliberate
emphatic
assertive
firm

Antonyms


undetermined
indecisive
hesitating
wavering
irresolute
weak
weak-willed

MASTERFUL


Synonyms


masterful
self-confident
self-reliant
resolute
dynamic
forceful
commanding
domineering
bossy
authoritarian

Antonyms


weak
wishy-washy
irresolute
meek
spineless
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