strong-minded
Not easily swayed
Strong-minded describes someone with firm convictions and the determination to maintain them.
A strong-minded person isn't easily swayed by others' opinions or discouraged by obstacles: She was too strong-minded to let the criticism affect her.
The term is generally positive, suggesting resolve rather than stubbornness.
Firmly refusing to yield
- headstrongStubbornly self-willed
- willfulIntentionally unyielding
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
inflexible · adamant · pigheaded · bullheaded · mulish · intransigent · unbending · obdurate
Fixed in purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
persevering · committed · dedicated · driven · focused · purposeful · dogged · relentless
Sure of oneself
- boldCourageous and daring
- outspokenFreely expressing opinions
- decisiveQuick to conclude
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
direct · self-assured · forceful · commanding · vocal · emphatic · poised · candid
Able to provide independently
- autonomousSelf-directed and free
- free-thinkingIndependently minded
- individualisticFavoring personal autonomy
- nonconformistRejects prevailing social standards
self-directed · self-sufficient · liberated · maverick · unconventional · self-assured · empowered · self-determined
obstinate
Firmly refusing to yield
- headstrongStubbornly self-willed
- willfulIntentionally unyielding
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
uncompromising · inflexible · adamant · pigheaded · bullheaded · mulish · intransigent · unbending · obdurate · stiff-necked
resolute
Fixed in purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
persistent · persevering · committed · dedicated · driven · focused · purposeful · dogged · relentless · gritty
confident
Sure of oneself
forthright · direct · self-assured · forceful · commanding · vocal · emphatic · poised · candid · plainspoken
self-reliant
Able to provide independently
- autonomousSelf-directed and free
- free-thinkingIndependently minded
- individualisticFavoring personal autonomy
nonconformist · self-directed · self-sufficient · liberated · maverick · unconventional · self-assured · empowered · self-determined · freethinking
- ___-minded words
strong-mindedweak-minded
Lacking resolve or judgment
weak-willed · spineless · irresolute · feeble-minded · indecisive
strong-mindedpushover
Easily defeated opponent
impressionable · suggestible · malleable · pliable · compliant
strong-mindedspineless
Lacking courage or resolve
gutless · weak-kneed · namby-pamby · milquetoast · mousy
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