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strong-willed

adjective as in determined

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It seems a risk, but those who know the 48-year-old former Netherlands international say he is "driven", "strong-willed" and "obsessed with perfection".

From BBC

In the middle of the country, it was first designated the centre of power 50 years ago, but it took the strong-willed late President John Magufuli to force government bodies to relocate.

From BBC

I decided to place a woman like this in that historical time period because I thought it would present greater challenges for her, someone who is independent and strong-willed and stubborn.

From Salon

The clash of these strong-willed personalities ultimately led to the April 2014 release of a recording of Donald Sterling telling Stiviano not to associate with Black people, including superstar Magic Johnson.

Belinda, who specializes in emotions, interpersonal communication and close relationships within organizations, noted that boredom is viewed as a nuisance emotion that any strong-willed employee should subdue for the sake of productivity.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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