hardheaded
or hard-head·ed
[ hahrd-hed-id ]
/ ˈhɑrdˈhɛd ɪd /
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adjective
not easily moved or deceived; practical; shrewd.
obstinate; stubborn; willful.
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Origin of hardheaded
First recorded in 1575–85
OTHER WORDS FROM hardheaded
hard·head·ed·ly, adverbhard·head·ed·ness, nounWords nearby hardheaded
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British Dictionary definitions for hardheaded
hard-headed
adjective
tough, realistic, or shrewd; not moved by sentiment
mainly US and Canadian stubborn; obstinate
Derived forms of hard-headed
hard-headedly, adverbhard-headedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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