headstrong
intermediateB2/ˈhɛdstrɔŋ/ · head-strong
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Meanings
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
اپنی رائے یا عمل کی تبدیلی سے ضد کرتے ہوئے انکار کرنا۔
ضدی
ziddi
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- headstrong personality
- headstrong behavior
- headstrong decision
Example Sentences
She was headstrong and refused to accept anyone else's opinion.
وہ ضدی تھی اور کسی اور کی رائے ماننے سے انکار کر دیا۔
Woh ziddi thi aur kisi aur ki rai maanne se inkaar kar diya.
His headstrong nature often led him into trouble.
اس کی ضدی فطرت اکثر اس کو مشکلات میں ڈال دیتی تھی۔
Us ki ziddi fitrat aksar us ko mushkilat mein daal deti thi.
Being headstrong can be both a strength and a weakness.
ضدی ہونا ایک طاقت اور کمزوری دونوں ہو سکتا ہے۔
Ziddi hona aik taqat aur kamzori dono ho sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a strong head like a stubborn mule that refuses to budge.
Imagine a mule digging its feet in, unwilling to move forward.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اونٹ کے منہ میں دانہ
oonth ke mooh mein daana
A single grain in the mouth of a camel (used for someone stubborn or overly fixed in their ways).
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hædstrang" — having a strong head or will
First known use: 15th century
The term 'headstrong' has evolved from Middle and Old English, originally signifying someone who is strong-willed and stubborn.