determined to have one's own way; willful; stubborn; obstinate: a headstrong young man. proceeding from or exhibiting willfulness: a headstrong course.
Is headstrong good or bad?
A closer look at the word headstrong can give you a hint to its meaning — the combination of the words head and strong. You're determined to have your own way because you have a strong belief that your view — what you have in your head — is the best one. Being a headstrong person is not always a bad thing.
What do you call someone who is strong headed?
Some common synonyms of headstrong are intractable, recalcitrant, refractory, ungovernable, unruly, and willful. While all these words mean "not submissive to government or control," headstrong suggests self-will impatient of restraint, advice, or suggestion.