hardnosed

adjective

Meaning

Guided by practical experience and observation rather than by theory
Hardheaded, stubborn
(of a person) tough and relentlessly practical and thus not given to sentiment.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

unyielding(English)hardnose(English)hard nosed(English)hard-nose(English)hard nose(English)hardbitten(English)hard-headed(English)hard handed(English)

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