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hardheaded

[hahrd-hed-id] / ˈhɑrdˈhɛd ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
stubborn
Synonyms
STRONGEST
astute hard-headed hard-nosed headstrong obstinate practical pragmatic rational sensible shrewd sober unsentimental
WEAK
bullheaded cool hang-tough hard hard-boiled intractable level-headed locked-in mulish pertinacious perverse pigheaded realistic resolute standpat tough unyielding willful
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irrational stupid submissive unrealistic unreasonable
WEAK
yielding

Example Sentences

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Hardheaded, slippery Hero Ulysses left home with his mother's blessing when he was six.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hardheaded and perceptive, with 28 years of diplomatic experience behind him, Ambassador Grew could read the signs-of Japanese militarism as well as anyone.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hardheaded patience and firmness the West will need in dealing with Russia; but understanding and compassion it will need too.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hardheaded John S. Knight later took over the Daily News, but not its feuds.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hardheaded, I rush to the refrigerator and grab the pitcher of cherry Kool-Aid I made earlier.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles