strong-willed

adjective

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

Examples of strong-willed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Like the original, the story revolves around the strong-willed daughter of a village chief who is chosen by the ocean to restore prosperity to her island. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for strong-willed

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