hardheaded

adjective
UK: /ˌhɑːdˈhed.ɪd/
US: /ˌhɑːrdˈhed.ɪd/
  1. Stubborn and determined; not easily persuaded to change your mind.

    1. My dad is very hardheaded about his opinions.
    2. She's a hardheaded negotiator, so don't expect her to give in easily during the meeting.
  2. Practical and realistic; not easily swayed by emotions.

    1. He is a hardheaded businessman.
    2. We need a hardheaded approach to solving this financial crisis, not just wishful thinking.

Synonyms

despicable efficient contemptible ascetic vile pigheaded ignoble monastic base pragmatic mean cloistered low adamant vulgar reclusive crude down-to-earth coarse secluded rough unreasonable uncouth isolated boorish matter-of-fact clownish lonely ludicrous obdurate preposterous solitary absurd unsentimental ridiculous single farcical practical comical abandoned humorous rational funny forlorn amusing unyielding entertaining helpless pleasant logical agreeable vulnerable delightful willful satisfying powerless gratifying sober fulfilling impotent rewarding recalcitrant worthwhile weak valuable judicious precious feeble beloved obstinate revered frail esteemed circumspect exalted infirm elevated intransigent sublime lame transcendent shrewd divine wounded sacred inflexible holy sick blessed canny hallowed ill consecrated tenacious saved unwell liberated astute guarded ailing masked realistic concealed diseased hidden discerning veiled infected decorated resolute refined contaminated polished sharp-witted colored tainted brushed mulish scrubbed rotten homogenized prudent processed putrid built unwavering forged foul embroidered vigilant sustained offensive cultivated determined developed repulsive fortified watchful motivated disgusting inspired firm triggered nauseating led careful directed sickening organized bullheaded coordinated horrible achieved thrifty expanded terrible increased steadfast spread awful vanquished frugal subdued dreadful removed sensible repressed atrocious muted economical toned abominable tempered purposeful adjusted execrable balanced austere integrated loathsome unified stiff-necked consolidated hateful mixed spartan combined stubborn

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The word "hardheaded" in English means: Stubborn and determined; not easily persuaded to change your mind., Practical and realistic; not easily swayed by emotions..

The phonetic transcription of "hardheaded" is /ˌhɑːdˈhed.ɪd/ in British English and /ˌhɑːrdˈhed.ɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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