strong-minded
adjective
strong-mind·ed
ˈstrȯŋ-ˈmīn-dəd 
: having a vigorous mind
especially
: marked by independence of thought and judgment
strong-mindedly
adverb
strong-mindedness
noun
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Streisand played Katie Morosky, a strong-minded anti-war activist, while Redford portrayed Hubbell Gardiner, a privileged aspiring writer.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Practically speaking, Pegasus is intelligent and resourceful, sarcastic and strong-minded, with a sharp personality and a quick wit.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 27 May 2025
The best scenes of Bob and Joan involve the conflict between two strong-minded artists in the same field, capturing Bob’s unyielding arrogance and Joan’s rapturous yet covetous appreciation.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
That includes strong-minded women, the women men fear will take their jobs, and even women with decision making power.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
In the sequel, the story again focuses on the strong-willed Ginger, who with rooster Rocky now has an equally strong-minded daughter, Molly.
—Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2024
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Practically speaking, Pegasus is intelligent and resourceful, sarcastic and strong-minded, with a sharp personality and a quick wit.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 27 May 2025
The best scenes of Bob and Joan involve the conflict between two strong-minded artists in the same field, capturing Bob’s unyielding arrogance and Joan’s rapturous yet covetous appreciation.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
That includes strong-minded women, the women men fear will take their jobs, and even women with decision making power.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
In the sequel, the story again focuses on the strong-willed Ginger, who with rooster Rocky now has an equally strong-minded daughter, Molly.
—Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2024
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“Strong-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong-minded. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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