strong-willed

adjective

: very determined to do something even if other people say it should not be done

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But, pounded thin, breaded, and fried, served under lashings of sweet-sharp blackberry sauce, with a confetti of whole blackberries and leaves of mint, the lamb version was brilliant and bizarre, a symphony of strong-willed flavors. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Catherine Bach as Daisy Duke Bach played Daisy Duke, the confident, strong-willed cousin who made itty bitty denim shorts a fashion moment. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

In depicting the highs and lows of a fictional presidential administration — that of erudite, strong-willed Jed Bartlet (Martin Sheen) — Aaron Sorkin’s series pulled in millions of viewers and plenty of awards, including 26 Primetime Emmys. — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

Here’s what experts say about strong-willed children and how to set healthy boundaries. — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 25 July 2026

Rhymes for strong-willed

• redistilled
• semiskilled
• unfulfilled
• backfilled
• distilled
• fulfilled
• infilled
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• rebuild
• refilled
• unfilled
• unskilled