strong-willed
adjective
: very determined to do something even if other people say it should not be done
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While ponies have a more strong-willed nature, horses are usually more docile and willing to please.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
There had been initial thought of Warriors forward Draymond Green potentially butting heads with Butler, with each strong-willed in their own, unique ways.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Trump's wall will not keep this strong-willed, motivated and talented population out of this country.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Now combine that with an individually strong-willed conference and a slim Senate majority.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
There had been initial thought of Warriors forward Draymond Green potentially butting heads with Butler, with each strong-willed in their own, unique ways.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Trump's wall will not keep this strong-willed, motivated and talented population out of this country.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Now combine that with an individually strong-willed conference and a slim Senate majority.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Strong-willed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong-willed. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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