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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 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms 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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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