English Explanatory Dictionary

hardheaded

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Stubborn; wilful.
  2. Realistic; pragmatic.

Word forms

hardheaded more hardheaded harderheaded most hardheaded hardestheaded hard-headed

Etymology

From hard + headed. First appears c. mid-15th century in the writings of Osbern Bokenam.

Synonyms

adamant ardent grim bent on bloody-minded bullheaded certain chronic confirmed determined diehard dogged hard-hearted hard-nosed hardheaded headstrong immovable incalcitrant inflexible irrefragable insistent intractable intransigent intrepid inveterate mulish obdurate obstinate obstreperous peevish peremptory persistent pertinacious pigheaded recalcitrant refractory resolute resolved rigid self-willed stalwart staunch steadfast steady stubborn stubborn as a mule sullen tenacious terminal thran thwart tough truculent unbending uncompromising unyielding vehement wilful willful

Related words

boneheaded hardhead thickheaded hardhat

Derived words

hardheadedly hardheadedness
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