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hard-headed

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hard-headed
adj
1. tough, realistic, or shrewd; not moved by sentiment
2. Chiefly US and Canadian stubborn; obstinate
hard-headedly  adv
hard-headedness  n
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hard-headed
adjective shrewd, tough, practical, cool, sensible, realistic, pragmatic, astute, hard-boiled (informal), hard-bitten, level-headed, unsentimental, badass (slang, chiefly U.S.) a hard-headed and shrewd businesswoman
sentimental, unrealistic, idealistic, impractical
Translations
hard-headed [ˈhɑːdˈhedɪd] ADJ (= shrewd) → realista, práctico; (= stubborn) → terco
hard-headed [ˌhɑːdˈhɛdɪd] adjpratico/a
hard-headed [ˌhɑːdˈhɛdɪd] adjpratico/a


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There ain't a better spot o' ground in all Kent, sir,' said the hard-headed man with the pippin--face; 'there ain't indeed, sir-- I'm sure there ain't, Sir.
A willing, working, soft hearted, not hard-headed fellow, Plornish took his fortune as smoothly as could be expected; but it was a rough one.
He was a hard-headed, practical man, and farthest from him was any intention of ever reading the books.
 
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