had a mind of one's own

A form of have a mind of one's own — To form one's personal opinions and choose one's actions without being governed by the views or choices of others; to be independently minded; to think for oneself.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of have a mind of one's own
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “had a mind of one's own,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/had%20a%20mind%20of%20one's%20own.

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