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I've always been this strong-willed person and I've always been in love with acting.
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Meaning of "strong-willed" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STRONG-WILLED

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STRONG-WILLED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Strong-Willed is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES STRONG-WILLED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of strong-willed in the English dictionary

The definition of strong-willed in the dictionary is having strength of will.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STRONG-WILLED

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strong-eye dog
strong-minded
strong-mindedly
strong-mindedness
strongbox
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strongish
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strongman
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strongness
strongpoint
strongroom
strongyl

WORDS THAT END LIKE STRONG-WILLED

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char-grilled
chilled
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filled
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gold-filled
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skilled
stencilled
thrilled
unbilled
undrilled
unfilled
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unskilled
weak-willed
willed

Synonyms and antonyms of strong-willed in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «STRONG-WILLED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «strong-willed» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of strong-willed

Translation of «strong-willed» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STRONG-WILLED

Find out the translation of strong-willed to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of strong-willed from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «strong-willed» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

意志坚强
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

de carácter fuerte
570 millions of speakers

English

strong-willed
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मजबूत इरादों वाली
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قوي الإرادة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

волевой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

força de vontade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শক্তিশালী উদ্দাম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

volontaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kuat-kuat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

willensstark
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

意志の強い
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

의지가 강한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kuwatir
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ý chí mạnh mẽ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வலுவான-உயில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भक्कम इच्छाशक्ति
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iradeli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

volitivo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

silnej woli
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вольовий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

o vointa puternica
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ισχυρογνώμων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vast
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

viljestark
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

viljesterk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of strong-willed

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STRONG-WILLED»

The term «strong-willed» is regularly used and occupies the 57.106 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STRONG-WILLED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about strong-willed

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10 QUOTES WITH «STRONG-WILLED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word strong-willed.
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Jan de Bont
I had a very strong-willed mother, who I totally adored. She was always in control of her life.
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Bat for Lashes
Mum says that, since I was a tiny baby, I've had the most strong-willed and stubborn personality known to man. Although that was a real pain for her, she admired my resolve.
3
Elvis Costello
I found with this record I had to really be strong-willed, because in the past I've tended to tinker and add a thing or take a thing away, and nearly always been wrong.
4
Doug Flutie
My daughter is very strong-willed and is a great kid. She doesn't drink. She doesn't smoke. She doesn't fold to peer pressure. I think how affectionate my wife and I have been with her over the years all plays into that. She realizes the more people she is exposed to that kids who have both parents around grow up to be much better people.
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Karen Hughes
I can assure you we are all strong-willed, forceful personalities and the president encourages vigorous debate.
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January Jones
In this business, I don't know how you can have a plan or how you can orchestrate anything. But I've been lucky with my choices. I'm very strong-willed, so I've been able to stick with it. I'm lucky there.
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David Lambert
I'm a big fan of independent girls who are strong-willed, vocal in their opinions, and have a sense of humor.
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James Nesbitt
I'm not strong-willed enough or unkind enough... or maybe simply not wise enough to tell a journalist that a subject is out of bounds.
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Jaime Pressly
I was emancipated at 15 and off to Japan on a contract working. I felt for my parents. I apologized profusely years later, but I was just very strong-willed and strong-minded and had my own idea - thought outside of the box.
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Kristy Swanson
I've always been this strong-willed person and I've always been in love with acting.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STRONG-WILLED»

Discover the use of strong-willed in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to strong-willed and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child, Revised and ...
With fully updated guidelines on parenting tools like "logical consequences," and examples drawn directly from the modern world that children deal with each day, this is an invaluable resource for anyone wondering how to effectively ...
Robert J. Mackenzie, 2013
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The New Strong-Willed Child
Provides a child-rearing guide for difficult-to-handle children and is intended for parents needing help with sibling rivalry, ADHD, low self esteem, and other birth-adolescent issues.
James C. Dobson, 2010
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Parenting the Strong-Willed Child, Revised and Updated ...
In this book Drs. Forehand and Long provide you with the necessary tools for successfully managing your child's behavior.
PhD Rex L Forehand, Nicholas James Long, 2002
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Redefining the Strong-Willed Woman
Whether readers sees themselves as strong willed women---or just need to understand the strong-willed women in their life---Redefining the Strong-Willed Woman provides powerful insight and encouragement for all types of women and men.
Cynthia Ulrich Tobias, 2009
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The Everything Parent's Guide To The Strong-Willed Child: An ...
The Everything Parent's Guide to the Strong-Willed Child is your all-inclusive guide to regaining, and maintaining, a healthy and happy family.
Carl E. Pickhardt, 2005
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Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: The Clinically Proven ...
A clinically proven, five-week program for improving your child's behavior Rex Forehand, Ph.D. and Nicholas Long Ph.D. have helped thousands of parents achieve discipline using positive reinforcement, without yelling or harming the child's ...
Rex Forehand, Nicholas Long, 2010
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Journey of a Strong-Willed Child
Readers will be familiar with Kendra's strong-willed child, Aaron, from Aaron's Way. Updated and refreshed, this book brings to life and light the challenges of rearing a child who wants to do things his or her own way.
Kendra K. Smiley, John Smiley, 2008
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When Your Child Has a Strong-Willed Personality: Understand ...
When every mealtime, bathtime, and bedtime is a struggle, discouraged parents need answers—and now they have them. With this book, parents can rest assured that they too can raise a respectful, cooperative, and pleasant child.
Carl Pickhardt, Vince Iannelli, 2008
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You Can't Make Me (But I Can Be Persuaded), Revised and ...
“I love the practical strategies and valuable insights from the hearts and lives of strong-willed kids.… You’ll defi nitely want to make this book part of your parenting library.” —Dr.
Cynthia Tobias, 2012
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The Strong-Willed Wife: Using Your Personality to Honor God ...
This discussion guide to Trusting God by Navigator author Jerry Bridges features discussion questions that study what the Bible has to say about God's sovereignty, His mercy, and His love. • For individual or small-group discussion In ...
Debbie L. Cherry, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STRONG-WILLED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term strong-willed is used in the context of the following news items.
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Stop saree-shawl diplomacy with Pak, be 'strong-willed' like Indira …
Jaipur: Terming India's policy towards Pakistan as a "failure", VHP chief Praveen Togadia on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should put an end to ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»
2
Vancouver-born Emmanuelle Vaugier relishes wily, strong-willed roles
“Jade is a very strong-willed character and doesn't take no for an answer,” says Vaugier, explaining her motivation to solve his suspicious death. “It's a lot of fun,” ... «Vancouver Sun, Jul 15»
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'Strong-willed' boy, 8, gets community support in fight against …
Zackery Lugo, 8, opens up a piece of paper revealing one of his cash prizes donated by Randy's Paintings. Lugo has been fighting cancer since age 5. «Today's News-Herald, Jul 15»
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Strong-willed women are actor Emmanuelle Vaugier's specialty
“Jade is a very strong-willed character and doesn't take no for an answer,” says Vaugier, explaining her motivation to solve his suspicious death. While she says ... «Times Colonist, Jun 15»
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Country emerges tough if leader is strong-willed: MoS Rajyavardhan …
Country emerges tough if leader is strong-willed: MoS Rajyavardhan Rathore. Addressing the conference, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar too emphasized ... «The Indian Express, Jun 15»
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Strong-willed Sheffield mum never got to meet her grandson
To see mum go from a strong-willed, independent woman to almost immobile and dependable on others in just weeks was completely heart breaking.”. «The Star, May 15»
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Sweet Briar's Indiana Fletcher Williams: A strong-willed woman
In reality, it may be the spirit of Indiana's bequest — a strong will drawn up by a strong-willed woman. So who was Indiana Williams, and what drove her to create ... «Lynchburg News and Advance, May 15»
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Chinese fortune tellers say Britain's new princess 'strong-willed'
Britain's new princess will be strong-willed and innovative, a free spirit who will re-energise the royal family, Chinese fortune tellers predicted on Sunday. «Yahoo Singapore News, May 15»
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Cathy Lamb on strong-willed women, manly men and lipstick
Cathy Lamb, author of What I Remember Most and the upcoming My Very Best Friend (August), shares why she loves writing the romance scenes in her ... «USA TODAY, May 15»
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Joni Mitchell Update: Coma Claims Refuted by 'Strong-Willed
The statement goes on to say the reclusive Mitchell is "is a strong-willed woman and is nowhere near giving up the fight." Twitter. The statement maintains that ... «Headlines & Global News, Apr 15»

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