headstrong
Group 23Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Energetically willful and determined GRE
Example in Context
The headstrong entrepreneur ignored the advice of every consultant she hired, insisting on pursuing her vision regardless of the risks.
Synonyms
stubbornwillfuldefiant
Etymology
Having a head that's too strong for its own good, determined to do things their way.
- caput (Latin) — head
Memory Aid
🦁Sounds like “head strong”
Imagine a HEAD of a lion STRONG-arming everyone to do its bidding — that's a HEADSTRONG attitude!
Visual Association
🐴A stubborn horse refusing to move forward, standing its ground defiantly.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “headstrong” mean on the GRE?
headstrong (adjective) means “Energetically willful and determined”. The headstrong entrepreneur ignored the advice of every consultant she hired, insisting on pursuing her vision regardless of the risks.
How to remember “headstrong” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “headstrong” sounds like “head strong”. Imagine a HEAD of a lion STRONG-arming everyone to do its bidding — that's a HEADSTRONG attitude!
What are synonyms for “headstrong”?
Common synonyms: stubborn, willful, defiant.