strong-willed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [strawng, strong wild]
- /strɔŋ, strɒŋ wɪld/
- /strɒŋ wɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [strawng, strong wild]
- /strɔŋ, strɒŋ wɪld/

Definitions of strong-willed word

adjective strong-willed having a powerful will; resolute. 1
adjective strong-willed stubborn; obstinate. 1
adjective strong-willed determined, stubborn 1
adjective strong-willed Someone who is strong-willed has a lot of determination and always tries to do what they want, even though other people may advise them not to. 0
adjective strong-willed having strength of will 0
adjective strong-willed having a strong, resolute, or obstinate will 0

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Origin of strong-willed

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Strong-willed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Strong-willed

strong-willed popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for strong-willed

adj strong-willed

assertive — Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take notice.
deaf — Someone who is deaf is unable to hear anything or is unable to hear very well.
determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
gutty — Informal. showing spirit; plucky; gutsy: a gutty attempt to kick a field goal.
hard as nails — tough, durable

adjective strong-willed

decided — Decided means clear and definite.
hardboiled — Alternative spelling of hard-boiled.
wayward — turned or turning away from what is right or proper; willful; disobedient: a wayward son; wayward behavior.

All 11 Synonyms of strong-willed

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