Meaning

1 senses
  1. Not distracted from actual facts by enticements, intimidation, or sentimentality; steadfast in one's actions, beliefs, commitments, etc.; realistic.

More definitions
  • facing facts or difficulties realistically and with determination

Forms

more tough-minded, most tough-minded
Comparativemore tough-minded Lesson
Superlativemost tough-minded Lesson

regular

Synonyms

3 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • facing facts or difficulties realistically and with determination:unsentimental

Word family

2 related words

See also

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