Hardheaded (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack.
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Examples
- She was a hardheaded businesswoman who refused to compromise on her vision for the company.
- His hardheaded refusal to listen to advice led to the downfall of his startup.
- The hardheaded politician was unwilling to budge on her stance, even in the face of overwhelming opposition.
- Despite his hardheaded nature, he was a brilliant strategist and a valuable asset to the team.
- Her hardheaded determination to prove herself led her to take on a project that was doomed from the start.
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Meaning 2
Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory; "a hardheaded appraisal of our position"; "a hard-nosed labor leader"; "completely practical in his approach to business"; "not ideology but pragmatic politics".
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