strong-willed
adjective
: very determined to do something even if other people say it should not be done
Examples of strong-willed in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Now combine that with an individually strong-willed conference and a slim Senate majority.
—
Cate Martel, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
However, their strong-willed nature requires experienced owners who can provide firm and confident leadership.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Jones, who took over for Phil Griffin in 2021, was known for being protective of MSNBC’s strong-willed on-air hosts.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Stiller had wanted someone strong-willed and energetic, someone who could make Helly an engine of the show.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for strong-willed 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cate Martel, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
However, their strong-willed nature requires experienced owners who can provide firm and confident leadership.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Jones, who took over for Phil Griffin in 2021, was known for being protective of MSNBC’s strong-willed on-air hosts.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Stiller had wanted someone strong-willed and energetic, someone who could make Helly an engine of the show.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for strong-willed
Dictionary Entries Near strong-willed
Cite this Entry
“Strong-willed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong-willed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share