hardheaded

or hard-head·ed

[ hahrd-hed-id ]

adjective

1. not easily moved or deceived; practical; shrewd.

   Synonyms: down-to-earth, cool, pragmatic, realistic, astute

2. obstinate; stubborn; willful.

Other Words From

• hardheaded·ly adverb
• hardheaded·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hardheaded¹

First recorded in 1575–85

Example Sentences

But here's one thing I do know: Don't count on the confident pronouncements of supposedly hardheaded insiders whose Realpolitik bibles have been through the washing machine too many times.

From Salon

And I think right there, that’s the epitome and the beauty of a Virgo because somebody might be like, “Oh, that’s hardheaded.”

From Los Angeles Times

“But of course, I’m hardheaded and got on social media.”

From Seattle Times

The verdict’s out on a more hardheaded and unruly species.

From Seattle Times

Analysis: Behind the display of friendship was a backdrop of hardheaded geopolitics.

From New York Times

Related Words

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