headstrong
|head/strong|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɛdˌstrɒŋ/
stubborn determination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'headstrong' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hedstronge,' where 'head' meant 'mind' and 'strong' meant 'firm or resolute.'
Historical Evolution
'hedstronge' transformed into the modern English word 'headstrong' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'firm in one's mind,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'determined to have one's own way.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45