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[ adjective ] unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack

Synonyms

mulish

Related terms

stubborn

2
[ adjective ] guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

Examples

"a hardheaded appraisal of our position" "a hard-nosed labor leader" "completely practical in his approach to business" "not ideology but pragmatic politics"

Related terms

realistic

3
[ adjective ] guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

Examples

"a hardheaded appraisal of our position" "a hard-nosed labor leader" "completely practical in his approach to business" "not ideology but pragmatic politics"

Related terms

realistic

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