strong-willed

adjective

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

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While the news division president is the titular head, CBS News has a tradition of strong-willed, independent-minded executive producers stretching back to Edward Murrow's collaborator Fred Friendly and 60 Minutes creator Don Hewitt. David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025 Her home becomes a refuge for Naney, a young Ivorian mother seeking a better future, and Jolie, a strong-willed student carrying her family’s hopes. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025 The movie tracks Charlene’s growth from a strong-willed teen into a wary, wily, powerful adult. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025 The strong-willed leader of the group, Perfidia Beverly Hills (Teyana Taylor), has something special in store for Col. Steven J. Lockjaw (Penn). Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strong-willed

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“Strong-willed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong-willed. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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