headstrongly

With reckless determination

Headstrongly is the adverb form of headstrong, describing action taken in a willful, stubborn, or obstinately self-directed manner.

Someone who proceeds headstrongly refuses to be guided by others' advice or warnings.

She headstrongly pursued the venture despite everyone telling her it would fail.

The word is rare in contemporary usage, with headstrong itself more commonly appearing in adjectival constructions.

defiant

obstinately

In an unyielding manner

rebelliously · contrarily · recalcitrantly · uncooperatively · mulishly · pigheadedly · bullheadedly · perversely · waywardly · contumaciously

resolute

determinedly

With fixed purpose

unwaveringly · persistently · doggedly · relentlessly · single-mindedly · purposefully · unflinchingly · indomitably · unshakably · boldly

inflexible

rigidly

In an unyielding manner

immovably · intransigently · unyieldingly · unrelentingly · implacably · fixedly · unswervingly · unalterably · inexorably · stiffly

Opposites
willfulness and deference

headstronglydeferentially

With respectful yielding

submissively · obediently · compliantly · meekly · docilely

caution and deliberation

headstronglycautiously

In a guarded manner

prudently · carefully · circumspectly · judiciously · warily

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G