hardheaded
1. [ adjective ] unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack
Synonyms: mulish
Related terms: stubborn
2. [ adjective ] guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
Synonyms: practical pragmatic hard-nosed
Examples:

"a hardheaded appraisal of our position" "a hard-nosed labor leader" "completely practical in his approach to business" "not ideology but pragmatic politics"

Related terms: realistic
3. [ adjective ] guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
Synonyms: practical pragmatic hard-nosed
Examples:

"a hardheaded appraisal of our position" "a hard-nosed labor leader" "completely practical in his approach to business" "not ideology but pragmatic politics"

Related terms: realistic
Similar spelling:   hardheads
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