What is another word for hardnosed?
373 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ hˈɑːdnə͡ʊzd], [ hˈɑːdnəʊzd], [ h_ˈɑː_d_n_əʊ_z_d]Table of Contents
Similar words for hardnosed:- 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)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Hardnosed:
adj.
•adamant (adjective)- pat,
- rigid,
- insistent,
- stiff,
- fixed,
- set in stone,
- unshakable,
- hanging tough,
- firm,
- relentless,
- standing pat,
- set,
- unrelenting,
- inexorable,
- hard-nosed,
- Unswayable,
- immovable,
- determined,
- intransigent,
- unbendable,
- unbending.
- haughty,
- temperamental,
- sardonic,
- cavalier,
- derisory,
- insulting,
- bold,
- opprobrious,
- disdainful,
- cool,
- snooty,
- sneering,
- on high horse,
- dog it,
- scornful,
- condescending,
- snobbish,
- supercilious,
- snotty,
- contumelious,
- cold-shoulder,
- upstage,
- high hat,
- cheeky,
- high and mighty,
- snippy,
- derisive,
- uppity,
- disrespectful,
- audacious.
- staunch,
- single-minded,
- perseverative,
- persevering,
- steadfast,
- indefatigable,
- unflagging,
- tough nut,
- Perseverant,
- adamant,
- tenacious,
- steady.
- no-nonsense,
- uncompromising,
- obstinate,
- mulish,
- stubborn,
- obdurate,
- stubborn as a mule,
- unsentimental,
- tough,
- pigheaded,
- hardheaded,
- inflexible,
- tough-minded,
- hard-boiled,
- bullheaded.
- practical,
- rational,
- hard,
- willful,
- pragmatic,
- resolute,
- levelheaded,
- stand pat,
- locked in,
- sober,
- tough-nut,
- astute,
- realistic,
- headstrong,
- intractable,
- perverse,
- sensible,
- shrewd,
- pertinacious,
- unyielding.
- gruff,
- ungracious,
- brutal,
- ruthless,
- comfortless,
- mean,
- uncivil,
- pitiless,
- unpleasant,
- grim,
- austere,
- severe,
- unkind,
- discourteous,
- bitter,
- cussed,
- sharp,
- dour,
- Hard-shell,
- wicked,
- cruel,
- punitive,
- stringent,
- hairy,
- rude.
- uncontrollable,
- reckless,
- ungovernable,
- Pig-headed,
- froward,
- imprudent,
- refractory,
- strong-minded,
- locked-in,
- murder,
- impulsive,
- self-willed,
- mule,
- unruly,
- contrary,
- rash,
- foolhardy,
- heedless.
- rooted,
- stationary,
- fast,
- dug in,
- quiescent,
- immotile,
- secure,
- stuck,
- set in concrete,
- motionless,
- stable,
- stick to guns,
- unalterable,
- immobile,
- impassive,
- dead set on,
- immutable,
- solid,
- unwavering,
- constant,
- unmodifiable,
- unchangeable.
- knavish,
- ignoble,
- ugly,
- churlish,
- malign,
- down,
- scurrilous,
- evil,
- despicable,
- difficult,
- unscrupulous,
- vexatious,
- rugged,
- unfriendly,
- perfidious,
- shameless,
- lousy,
- dangerous,
- sinking,
- cantankerous,
- ill-tempered,
- pesky,
- formidable,
- rotten,
- nasty,
- touch,
- sour,
- snide,
- infamous,
- troublesome,
- contemptible,
- liverish,
- vile,
- malicious,
- low-down and dirty,
- bad-tempered,
- vicious,
- dirty,
- treacherous,
- dishonorable,
- the lowest,
- disagreeable.
- cold fish,
- bullhead,
- unsympathetic,
- stiff-necked,
- Hard-hearted,
- harsh,
- iron,
- indurate,
- heartless,
- dogged,
- unemotional,
- tough nut to crack,
- uncooperative,
- Unimpressible,
- thick-skinned,
- implacable,
- uncompassionate.
- depraved,
- deviant,
- corrupt,
- abnormal,
- petulant,
- capricious,
- miscreant,
- contradictory,
- fractious,
- delinquent,
- cross,
- unmanageable,
- contumacious,
- wayward,
- unhealthy,
- disobedient,
- spiteful,
- nefarious,
- unreasonable,
- rebellious,
- degenerate,
- villainous,
- erring.
- forbidding,
- caustic,
- strait-laced,
- astringent,
- inconsiderate,
- peremptory,
- resolved,
- cold,
- cutting,
- unsmiling,
- iron-handed,
- oppressive,
- flinty,
- serious,
- unsparing,
- unchanging,
- satirical,
- tight-lipped,
- biting,
- disapproving,
- grave,
- scathing,
- close,
- earnest.
- frowning,
- disciplinary,
- rigorous,
- mortified,
- by the book,
- ascetic,
- hang-tough,
- steely,
- dyed-in-the-wool.
- drawing,
- convincing,
- forceful,
- confining,
- poignant,
- draconian,
- binding,
- ironclad,
- brick-wall,
- valid,
- Iron-fisted,
- acrimonious,
- by the numbers,
- compelling,
- powerful,
- picky,
- demanding,
- exacting,
- unpermissive.
- gutsy,
- resourceful,
- intense,
- clear,
- fervent,
- independent,
- brave,
- intelligent,
- fervid,
- deep,
- potent,
- perceptive,
- zealous,
- violent,
- keen,
- courageous,
- plucky,
- resilient,
- pushy,
- dedicated,
- vehement,
- self-assertive,
- handful,
- cogent,
- iron-willed,
- take charge,
- eager,
- sagacious,
- fierce,
- aggressive.
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•Other relevant words (noun):
Antonyms for Hardnosed:
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adj.
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adamant
moving, lenient, unfixed, yielding, supple, submissive, movable, willing, soft, weak, pliant, indefinite, flexible, irresolute.
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contemptuous
polite, humble, respected, flattering, praising, shy, respectful.
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dogged
undetermined, unstable, Surrendering, indifferent, unreliable.
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hard-line
tolerant.
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hard-nosed
sentimental.
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hard-nosed/hardheaded
easy, laid-back, easy-going, merciful.
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hardheaded
irrational, unrealistic, stupid, unreasonable.
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harsh
friendly, inexact, bland, pleasing, facile, cheerful, gentle, kind, sympathetic, courteous, good, wonderful, mild, calm, considerate, smooth, compassionate, giving, pleasant, agreeable, peaceful, nice.
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immovable
loose, inconstant, undecided, changeable, mobile, wavering, untrustworthy.
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obdurate
susceptible, amenable.
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ornery
helpful.
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perverse
reasonable, compliant.
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severe
temperate, compromising.
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stringent
pliable.
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strong
infirm, meek, indistinct, slack, dull, pale, unintelligent, Mistakable, delicate, low, Unpowerful, obscure, unhealthy, impotent, feeble, vague, fragile, complacent, ineffective, tender, uncaring.
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tough
controllable, uncertain, wobbly, vulnerable.
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tough-minded
weak-willed.
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unyielding
cooperative.
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adamant