Is Strong Headed a Word?

determined to have one's own way; willful; stubborn; obstinate: a headstrong young man.

Is it head strong or strong headed?

A closer look at the word headstrong can give you a hint to its meaning — the combination of the words head and strong. You're determined to have your own way because you have a strong belief that your view — what you have in your head — is the best one. Being a headstrong person is not always a bad thing.

Is strong headed an adjective?

adjective stubborn, wilful, obstinate, contrary, perverse, unruly, intractable, stiff-necked, ungovernable, self-willed, pig-headed, mulish, froward (archaic) He's very headstrong, but he's a good man underneath.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.