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hard-headed

/hɑːdˈhɛdɪd/

/hɑrdˈhɛdɪd/

Translations

hard-headedadjective

more hard-headed

Comp.

most hard-headed

Super.

/hɑːdˈhɛdɪd/

/hɑrdˈhɛdɪd/

pragmatiqueAu sens de pratique et réaliste, sans se laisser guider par l’émotion.

She took a hard-headed approach to the business negotiations.

Elle a adopté une approche pragmatique des négociations commerciales.

têtuAu sens de obstiné, peu disposé à changer d’avis.

Despite the evidence, he remained hard-headed and refused to admit he was wrong.

Malgré les preuves, il est resté têtu et a refusé d’admettre qu’il avait tort.

Additional translations

réalisteVariante possible dans le sens de pratique et lucide.

entêtéVariante plus expressive pour une personne obstinée.

à la tête dureSens littéral, rare et plutôt descriptif.

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Antonyms

hard-headedadjective

Practical and realistic; not influenced by emotions.

She took a hard-headed approach to the business negotiations, focusing solely on the numbers.

Stubborn or unwilling to change one's opinion or course of action.

Despite the evidence presented, he remained hard-headed and refused to admit he was wrong.

Having a head that is physically hard or tough.

The hard-headed woodpecker can hammer at tree trunks without injury.