Foolish
Foolish adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.
Headstrong and foolish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Headstrong" instead an adjective "Foolish".
Headstrong
Headstrong adjective - Given to resisting control or discipline by others.
Foolish and headstrong are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Foolish" instead an adjective "Headstrong".
Both words in one sentence
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She starts to realize how foolish and headstrong she had been acting before, and apologizes to them in front of a crowd of people in the next scene.
Source: Manga / Aoharu X Machinegun - The plot of Legend (1985) is kicked off when Jack takes virginal but headstrong and foolish Lili to see unicorns, which she just has to touch despite Jack's protest to the contrary.
Source: Virginity Makes You Stupid
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