strong-willed
Not easily swayed
Strong-willed describes someone who is determined and resolute, not easily swayed by others' opinions or discouraged by obstacles.
The term usually carries positive connotations of inner strength and conviction: a strong-willed child who knew exactly what she wanted.
It can shade into stubbornness when the determination becomes inflexibility.
Fixed in purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- purposefulDone with intention
- drivenIntensely determined to achieve
persistent · tenacious · persevering · focused · committed · dedicated · single-minded · goal-oriented
Firmly refusing to yield
- headstrongStubbornly self-willed
- inflexibleUnable to bend
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- bullheadedStubbornly refusing to yield
pigheaded · mulish · adamant · intransigent · unbending · uncompromising · recalcitrant · contrary
Courageous and daring
- decisiveQuick to conclude
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- confidentSure of oneself
- firmSolid or resolute
outspoken · self-assured · commanding · authoritative · dominant · emphatic · insistent · direct
Firmly held belief
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- conscientiousScrupulously careful and thorough
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- upstandingMorally upright, honest
honorable · scrupulous · incorruptible · virtuous · righteous · high-minded · idealistic · uncompromising
resolute
Fixed in purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- purposefulDone with intention
driven · persistent · tenacious · persevering · focused · committed · dedicated · single-minded · goal-oriented · motivated
obstinate
Firmly refusing to yield
- headstrongStubbornly self-willed
- inflexibleUnable to bend
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
bullheaded · pigheaded · mulish · adamant · intransigent · unbending · uncompromising · recalcitrant · contrary · obdurate
bold
Courageous and daring
firm · outspoken · self-assured · commanding · authoritative · dominant · emphatic · insistent · direct · forthright
conviction
Firmly held belief
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- conscientiousScrupulously careful and thorough
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
upstanding · honorable · scrupulous · incorruptible · virtuous · righteous · high-minded · idealistic · uncompromising · value-driven
- tenacitydetermined, persistence, persistent, perseverance, determination
- tough traitstough, resilient, fearless, brave, courageous
- assertivenessassertiveness, boldness, directness, speaking up, firmness
strong-willedweak-willed
Lacking determination or resolve
irresolute · spineless · wavering · indecisive · wishy-washy
will, strong, strength, willing, strengthen, strongly, willpower, willful, willed