strong-willed
strong-willed — adjective
1. describes someone who sticks firmly to their own choices and beliefs, refusing t
describes someone who sticks firmly to their own choices and beliefs, refusing to change their mind even when others argue against them or the situation becomes hard
Saira stayed strong-willed and applied to art school, even when her teachers advised against it.
stayed + strong-willed (predicative, persevere)
Kofi's strong-willed personality pushed him to finish the race with an injured ankle.
strong-willed + noun (attributive use)
Talia remained strong-willed and refused to sign a contract she did not fully trust.
Mr. Obi is strong-willed; he chose a risky treatment against his doctors' advice.
Lien made the strong-willed decision to study abroad, surprising her entire village.
- determined
more neutral; describes a person focused on a specific goal rather than a general personality trait
- resolute
more formal; stresses unwavering commitment to a principle or course of action
- stubborn
more negative; implies unreasonable refusal to change, not principled firmness
- headstrong
more negative; suggests impulsive disregard for others' advice
- weak-willed
direct opposite; easily persuaded or influenced
- indecisive
describes someone who struggles to make up their mind at all
文法句型
strong-willed + noun
be + strong-willed
用法筆記
Unlike stubborn, which has a negative tone, strong-willed is often neutral or slightly admiring. It can be used both before a noun (attributive) and after a linking verb (predicative).