hard-nosed

See also: hardnosed

English

Etymology

hard + nosed; originally referred to hard-tipped bullets.

Adjective

hard-nosed

  1. guided by practical experience and observation rather than by theory
  2. (idiomatic) hardheaded, stubborn

Synonyms

  • See also Thesaurus:obstinate

Translations

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