Headstrong
Headstrong adjective - Given to resisting control or discipline by others.
Stubborn as a mule and headstrong are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stubborn as a mule" instead an adjective "Headstrong".
Stubborn as a mule
Headstrong and stubborn as a mule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Headstrong" instead an adjective phrase "Stubborn as a mule".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- inflexible and headstrong
- inflexible and stubborn as a mule
- obstinate and headstrong
- obstinate and stubborn as a mule
- stubborn and headstrong
- stubborn and stubborn as a mule
- contrary and headstrong
- contrary and stubborn as a mule
- perverse and headstrong
- perverse and stubborn as a mule
- refractory and headstrong
- refractory and stubborn as a mule
- willful and headstrong
- willful and stubborn as a mule
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Stubborn as a mule and Headstrong. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/headstrong/stubborn_as_a_mule
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