strong-willed

adjective

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

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Pickens has a reputation for being strong-willed, so perhaps this isn't the way to go in these negotiations. — Ernesto Cova, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Schmidt will play Lori Gillespie, a strong-willed, self-deprecating attorney. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026 Patti Fox Fox describes her daughter as strong-willed and as a passionate student in esthetician school. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026 The original story revolves around the strong-willed daughter of a village chief, who is chosen by the ocean to restore prosperity to her island. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 July 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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