hard-headed

adjective

1. tough, realistic, or shrewd; not moved by sentiment
2. stubborn; obstinate

Derived Forms

• ˌhard-ˈheadedness, noun
• ˌhard-ˈheadedly, adverb

Example Sentences

Mr Graetz counters that Aerolane employs active commercial pilots who are hard-headed about the practicalities of the project.

From BBC

The next sentence—citing the “sacred obligation” to veterans—is meant not only as a contrast to Trump’s demeaning comments about America’s warriors but also a hard-headed acknowledgment that, in their service, some of the troops will make the ultimate sacrifice.

From Slate

“Surprisingly,” said Halpern, “I found in my interviews that some very hard-headed astrophysicists who are very knowledgeable see the idea of a multiverse as enticing.”

From Salon

“I found in my interviews that some very hard-headed astrophysicists who are very knowledgeable see the idea of a multiverse as enticing.”

From Salon

She framed much of her speech at the church as a conversation with God, describing herself over and over again as flawed, imperfect and hard-headed.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• astute
• hard-nosed
• headstrong
• obstinate
• practical
• pragmatic
• rational
• sensible
• shrewd
• sober
• unsentimental