Entry Word: headstrong

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 given to resisting control or discipline by others <a headstrong child who likes to test the limits of his parentsʼ patience> — see uncontrollable
2 sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion <the tenants of the building remain headstrong in their determination not to be evicted by the developer> — see obstinate