hardheaded
hardheaded · more hardheaded · most hardheaded
Stubborn; wilfulStubborn; wilful.
US/hˈɑɹdhˌɛdɪd/
» Tom was hardheaded.
Meaning
2 sensesStubborn; wilful.
Realistic; pragmatic.
More definitions
- guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
- unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack
Examples
2 sentencesTom was hardheaded.
Tom is hardheaded.
ruТом твердолобый.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From hard + headed. First appears c. mid-15th century in the writings of Osbern Bokenam.From hard + headed. First appears c. mid-15th century in the writings of Osbern Bokenam.
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Forms
more hardheaded/harderheaded, most hardheaded/hardestheaded| Comparative | more hardheaded / harderheaded Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most hardheaded / hardestheaded Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
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Close in meaning
- guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory:hard-nosedpracticalpragmatic
- unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack:mulish
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form