strong-willed
adjective
: very determined to do something even if other people say it should not be done
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Running backs coach Anthony Lynn, Ekeler’s head coach with the Chargers, filled in some blanks about the 5-foot-9, strong-willed player.
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Ben Standig, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Gracie is strong-willed like her mother — no-nonsense, somewhat tough.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 8 Jan. 2025
Tenacious and strong-willed, Kat is hyper-focused on her career.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 1 Jan. 2025
Belle is bright and curious and passionate and strong-willed.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ben Standig, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Gracie is strong-willed like her mother — no-nonsense, somewhat tough.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 8 Jan. 2025
Tenacious and strong-willed, Kat is hyper-focused on her career.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 1 Jan. 2025
Belle is bright and curious and passionate and strong-willed.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Strong-willed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong-willed. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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