Definitions

hardheaded

[hahrd-hed-id] / ˈhɑrdˈhɛd ɪd /

ADJECTIVE

stubborn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

WEAK

bullheaded cool hang-tough hard hard-boiled intractable level-headed locked-in mulish pertinacious perverse pigheaded realistic resolute standpat tough unyielding willful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

irrational stupid submissive unrealistic unreasonable

WEAK

yielding

Example Sentences

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Hardheaded Frank McMahon has worked for 20 years to see it come in.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hardheaded John S. Knight later took over the Daily News, but not its feuds.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hardheaded diplomats deplored the rocketing headlines over the case of City of Flint.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hardheaded investors might be expected to take one look at the enterprise and run in the opposite direction.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hardheaded, I rush to the refrigerator and grab the pitcher of cherry Kool-Aid I made earlier.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles