long-headedness
- a word derived from long-headed.
Example Sentences
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His characteristics as a soldier were farseeing judgment and circumspection, a certain long-headedness, as it might be called, and astonishing ability to recover from and ignore a defeat.
From Washington's Birthday by Schauffler, Robert Haven
The forehead is not very broad, but the head is 'long,' as Scotch people say, and they count long-headedness not only an indication of self-esteem, but of practical shrewdness.
From The Old Masters and Their Pictures For the Use of Schools and Learners in Art by Tytler, Sarah
Now, in spite of daring and long-headedness, the captain seemed likely to defeat the youth's present intention of freeing the Señorita da Cordova from his cold, calculating and cruel grip.
From Frontier Boys in Frisco by Roosevelt, Wyn
He piqued himself upon his caution and long-headedness, and resented every deception practiced upon him even more than an injury.
From Bred in the Bone by Payn, James
They seem to put more emphasis upon smartness, shrewdness, long-headedness, cunning, influence, a pull, than upon downright honesty and integrity of character.
From Pushing to the Front by Marden, Orison Swett
