hard-headed

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

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.

“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.”

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

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.