What is another word for hard nosed?
Pronunciation:
[ hˈɑːd nˈə͡ʊzd], [ hˈɑːd nˈəʊzd], [ h_ˈɑː_d n_ˈəʊ_z_d]
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Similar words for hard nosed:
- adamant (adjective)
- contemptuous (adjective)
- dogged (adjective)
- hard-boiled (adjective)
- hard-line (adjective)
- hard-nosed (adjective)
- hard-nosed/hardheaded (adjective)
- hardheaded (adjective)
- harsh (adjective)
- headstrong (adjective)
- immovable (adjective)
- mean (adjective)
- obdurate (adjective)
- ornery (adjective)
- perverse (adjective)
- severe (adjective)
- stern (adjective)
- stringent (adjective)
- strong (adjective)
- tough (adjective)
- tough-minded (adjective)
- unyielding (adjective)
Synonyms for Hard nosed:
adj.
• adamant (adjective)- insistent,
- standing pat,
- relentless,
- unbendable,
- immovable,
- unrelenting,
- firm,
- determined,
- inexorable,
- fixed,
- pat,
- set in stone,
- unbending,
- stiff,
- Unswayable,
- hard-nosed,
- unshakable,
- hanging tough,
- set,
- intransigent,
- rigid.
- sneering,
- insulting,
- snotty,
- audacious,
- sardonic,
- snippy,
- derisive,
- condescending,
- haughty,
- high and mighty,
- dog it,
- high hat,
- supercilious,
- snobbish,
- cold-shoulder,
- derisory,
- uppity,
- temperamental,
- contumelious,
- scornful,
- snooty,
- cool,
- bold,
- upstage,
- disdainful,
- disrespectful,
- opprobrious,
- on high horse,
- cheeky,
- cavalier.
- staunch,
- persevering,
- steady,
- tough nut,
- steadfast,
- Perseverant,
- unflagging,
- adamant,
- single-minded,
- tenacious,
- perseverative,
- indefatigable.
- bullheaded,
- pigheaded,
- hard-boiled,
- uncompromising,
- obdurate,
- no-nonsense,
- obstinate,
- hardheaded,
- stubborn,
- inflexible,
- tough-minded,
- mulish,
- tough,
- stubborn as a mule,
- unsentimental.
- perverse,
- sensible,
- rational,
- unyielding,
- willful,
- realistic,
- levelheaded,
- stand pat,
- sober,
- tough-nut,
- pertinacious,
- practical,
- shrewd,
- hard,
- headstrong,
- resolute,
- locked in,
- astute,
- intractable,
- pragmatic.
- grim,
- Hard-shell,
- stringent,
- cussed,
- punitive,
- uncivil,
- dour,
- ungracious,
- cruel,
- austere,
- pitiless,
- hairy,
- comfortless,
- mean,
- rude,
- unkind,
- sharp,
- gruff,
- brutal,
- ruthless,
- bitter,
- wicked,
- severe,
- unpleasant,
- discourteous.
- impulsive,
- murder,
- reckless,
- froward,
- imprudent,
- ungovernable,
- rash,
- mule,
- contrary,
- foolhardy,
- self-willed,
- heedless,
- strong-minded,
- uncontrollable,
- locked-in,
- unruly,
- Pig-headed,
- refractory.
- quiescent,
- stick to guns,
- stable,
- rooted,
- secure,
- motionless,
- immobile,
- unchangeable,
- stationary,
- immutable,
- constant,
- solid,
- dead set on,
- unwavering,
- unalterable,
- stuck,
- immotile,
- dug in,
- set in concrete,
- fast,
- impassive,
- unmodifiable.
- ignoble,
- sinking,
- vexatious,
- rugged,
- despicable,
- sour,
- snide,
- infamous,
- perfidious,
- scurrilous,
- difficult,
- disagreeable,
- touch,
- evil,
- dishonorable,
- lousy,
- nasty,
- pesky,
- low-down and dirty,
- knavish,
- liverish,
- shameless,
- ill-tempered,
- cantankerous,
- unfriendly,
- unscrupulous,
- formidable,
- churlish,
- contemptible,
- vicious,
- vile,
- bad-tempered,
- dangerous,
- malign,
- the lowest,
- troublesome,
- malicious,
- ugly,
- down,
- treacherous,
- dirty,
- rotten.
- implacable,
- thick-skinned,
- Hard-hearted,
- cold fish,
- stiff-necked,
- harsh,
- bullhead,
- iron,
- dogged,
- uncooperative,
- unsympathetic,
- unemotional,
- heartless,
- Unimpressible,
- indurate,
- tough nut to crack,
- uncompassionate.
- disobedient,
- abnormal,
- unreasonable,
- wayward,
- capricious,
- nefarious,
- miscreant,
- depraved,
- unmanageable,
- cross,
- villainous,
- corrupt,
- spiteful,
- deviant,
- petulant,
- contradictory,
- rebellious,
- erring,
- delinquent,
- degenerate,
- unhealthy,
- contumacious,
- fractious.
- earnest,
- tight-lipped,
- biting,
- unchanging,
- close,
- forbidding,
- grave,
- oppressive,
- astringent,
- satirical,
- strait-laced,
- cutting,
- unsmiling,
- inconsiderate,
- iron-handed,
- unsparing,
- serious,
- cold,
- disapproving,
- resolved,
- scathing,
- flinty,
- caustic,
- peremptory.
- disciplinary,
- by the book,
- mortified,
- steely,
- rigorous,
- hang-tough,
- dyed-in-the-wool,
- ascetic,
- frowning.
- draconian,
- powerful,
- binding,
- picky,
- by the numbers,
- ironclad,
- exacting,
- confining,
- drawing,
- forceful,
- unpermissive,
- valid,
- poignant,
- brick-wall,
- acrimonious,
- Iron-fisted,
- compelling,
- convincing,
- demanding.
- perceptive,
- independent,
- pushy,
- aggressive,
- intense,
- take charge,
- eager,
- courageous,
- gutsy,
- iron-willed,
- violent,
- handful,
- resilient,
- plucky,
- vehement,
- fervent,
- sagacious,
- resourceful,
- dedicated,
- keen,
- potent,
- deep,
- brave,
- self-assertive,
- fervid,
- fierce,
- intelligent,
- zealous,
- cogent,
- clear.
How to use "Hard nosed" in context?
Some people are born with a hard nosed and they have a greater determination and tenacity. This ability can be beneficial in various fields of work and life. There are some who view this as a negative quality but it can also be a strong asset if used effectively. Some common attributes of those who have a hard nosed are that they are often successful, they are independent, and they are often motivated by their goals.
Some people argue that a hard nosed is a bad thing because it can be to negative. However, people who are hard nosed often possess other admirable qualities such as determination, independence, and a strong work ethic.
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