strong-willed

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌstrɒŋˈwɪld/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈstrɔŋˈwɪld, ˈstrɑŋ-/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(strông′wild′, strong′-)



WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
strong-willed /ˈstrɔŋˈwɪld, ˈstrɑŋ-/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. Chemistryhaving a powerful will;
    determined.
  2. stubborn;
    obstinate.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
strong-willed  (strông′wild′, strong′-),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. having a powerful will;
    resolute.
  2. stubborn;
    obstinate.
  • 1895–1900

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
strong-willed
  1. having strength of will
'strong-willed' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
notionate - strong-minded - tough-minded - willed

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