headstrong
gb/hˈɛdstɹˌɔŋ/ us/hˈɛdstɹˌɔŋ/
B2
English
önfejű, makacs, meggondolatlan, elhamarkodott
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is headstrong (about [something])
She was headstrong and refused to change her plans, even after everyone warned her.
Önfejű volt, és még akkor sem volt hajlandó megváltoztatni a terveit, amikor mindenki figyelmeztette.
He’s intelligent, but so headstrong that he won’t take direction from anyone.
Intelligens, de annyira önfejű, hogy senkitől sem fogad el útmutatást.
The coach struggled to work with a headstrong player who always did things his own way.
Learner examples
My brother is headstrong and never listens to advice.
A bátyám önfejű, és soha nem hallgat a tanácsokra.
She is too headstrong to change her mind.
Túl önfejű ahhoz, hogy meggondolja magát.
Common mistake:
Do not interpret it literally (a physically strong head). It describes personality/behavior, often with a negative tone.
Meaning
stubbornly determined
Collocations
a headstrong child
|a headstrong teenager
|a headstrong young man/woman
|headstrong and stubborn
|a headstrong personality
|headstrong behavior
|too headstrong to listen
|headstrong about what they want
|headstrong decision
Synonyms
stubborn (More general; headstrong often suggests self-will and resisting control.)
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wilful (Emphasizes deliberate refusal to obey or accept rules.)
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strong-willed (Can be more positive; focuses on determination rather than refusal to listen.)
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obstinate (More formal and strongly negative; emphasizes unreasonableness.)
Antonyms
compliant (Willing to do what others ask or expect.)
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manageable (Easy to control or guide.)
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open-minded (Willing to consider advice and other viewpoints.)
Themes
personality
|relationships
|emotions
Definition
If someone is headstrong, they do what they want and don’t listen to advice.
Very determined to do what you want, and unwilling to listen to advice or accept control from other people.
C1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is headstrong
It was a headstrong decision, made in anger, and he regretted it the next day.
Ez egy meggondolatlan, dühből hozott döntés volt, és másnap megbánta.
Her headstrong rush to prove herself often got her into trouble.
A meggondolatlan sietség, amellyel bizonyítani akart, gyakran bajba sodorta.
They admired his confidence, but his headstrong actions sometimes put the team at risk.
Learner examples
He made a headstrong choice and got hurt.
Meghozott egy meggondolatlan döntést, és megsérült.
Common mistake:
This sense overlaps with ‘stubborn’; use this meaning when the focus is on rash actions and poor judgment, not just refusing advice.
Meaning
impulsively reckless
Collocations
a headstrong attempt
|a headstrong move
|a headstrong decision
|headstrong courage
|headstrong pride
|headstrong ambition
|a headstrong rush into [something]
Synonyms
impetuous (More clearly means acting suddenly without thought.)
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rash (Emphasizes bad judgment and risk.)
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reckless (Stronger: suggests disregard for danger or consequences.)
Antonyms
cautious (Careful to avoid risk or mistakes.)
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level-headed (Calm and sensible, especially in difficult situations.)
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thoughtful (Careful and considerate before acting.)
Themes
behavior
|risk
|emotions
Definition
If someone is headstrong, they may act too quickly without thinking.
Tending to act quickly and forcefully without thinking carefully about the results.
Grammar
Dictionary form
headstrong
IPA
GB/hˈɛdstɹˌɔŋ/
US/hˈɛdstɹˌɔŋ/
Syllables & stress
head - strong (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (head)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: headstrong
Word family
Expressions
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