I'm looking for a word (or phrase) for describing a person who acts according to his own will, who does what his heart says, and who does whatever he wants. I tried to search in many (more than 20) dictionaries but found nothing relevant.
So, please provide a word or more for describing such a person.
Do the following sentences mean what I want?
- He follows his heart.
- He follows his mind.
- He's a happy-go-lucky person.
Best Answer
There are many words, which emphasize different meaning. Some are negative.
Pleasure aspect of doing whatever you want: bon vivant, hedonist, pleasure seeker.
Going wherever you want, possibly new places (metaphorically too): globetrotter, explorer, pioneer.
Free thought, defiance: maverick, liberal, free thinker, nonconformist.
Disregard for traditional social structures: bohemian, hippie, beatnik.
Disregard for manner and social grace: boor, barbarian, brute, philistine.
Ambition: doer, achiever.
Disregard for law: criminal, outlaw, gangster, robber, lawbreaker, desperado, etc.
Acting in self-interest without regard for trust: back-stabber, snitch, cheater, two-timer.
Acting in self-interest without regard for others: egoist, narcissist.