strong-willed

adjective

: very determined to do something even if other people say it should not be done

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Thunberg is a knowledgeable, scientifically intelligent, strong-willed activist who has a following throughout the world. Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025 Sort of a Before Sunrise–like romantic drama, writer-director Richard Tanne’s feature debut benefits from some pretty stellar casting in the form of Parker Sawyers’s reticent, charming Barack and Tika Sumpter’s strong-willed Michelle. Will Leitch, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025 While ponies have a more strong-willed nature, horses are usually more docile and willing to please. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 There had been initial thought of Warriors forward Draymond Green potentially butting heads with Butler, with each strong-willed in their own, unique ways. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strong-willed

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“Strong-willed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong-willed. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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