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Synonyms for hard nosed
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : hahrd-nohzd |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑrdˌnoʊzd |
Top 10 synonyms for hard nosed Other synonyms for the word hard nosed
- abnormal
- acrimonious
- adamant
- arbitrary
- ascetic
- astringent
- audacious
- austere
- bad-tempered
- biting
- bitter
- bold
- brave
- brick-wall
- bullhead
- bullheaded
- by the book
- by the numbers
- cantankerous
- capricious
- caustic
- cavalier
- cheeky
- churlish
- close
- cogent
- cold
- cold fish
- cold-shoulder
- comfortless
- compelling
- confining
- confirmed
- constant
- contemptible
- contrary
- contumacious
- contumelious
- convincing
- cool
- corrupt
- crabby
- cross
- cruel
- crusty
- cussed
- cutting
- dangerous
- dead set on
- dedicated
- deep
- degenerate
- delinquent
- demanding
- depraved
- derisive
- derisory
- desperate
- despicable
- determined
- deviant
- difficult
- dirty
- disagreeable
- disapproving
- disciplinary
- discourteous
- disdainful
- dishonorable
- disobedient
- disrespectful
- dog it
- dogged
- dour
- down
- draconian
- drastic
- drawing
- dug in
- dyed-in-the-wool
- eager
- earnest
- erring
- evil
- exacting
- fast
- ferocious
- fervent
- fervid
- fierce
- firm
- fixed
- flinty
- foolhardy
- forbidding
- forceful
- formidable
- fractious
- froward
- frowning
- grave
- grim
- grouchy
- gruff
- grumpy
- gutsy
- hairy
- handful
- hang tough
- hang-tough
- hanging tough
- hard
- hard as nails
- hard-bitten
- hard-boiled
- hard-core
- hard-hearted
- hard-line
- hard-nosed
- hard-shell
- hard-shelled
- hardheaded
- harsh
- haughty
- headstrong
- heartless
- heedless
- high and mighty
- high hat
- ignoble
- ill-tempered
- immalleable
- immobile
- immotile
- immovable
- immutable
- impassive
- implacable
- impliable
- imprudent
- impulsive
- inconsiderate
- indefatigable
- independent
- indurate
- inexorable
- infamous
- inflexible
- insistent
- insulting
- intelligent
- intense
- intractable
- intransigent
- iron
- iron-fisted
- iron-handed
- iron-willed
- ironclad
- irritable
- keen
- knavish
- level-headed
- levelheaded
- liverish
- locked in
- locked-in
- lousy
- low-down and dirty
- malicious
- malign
- mean
- merciless
- militant
- miscreant
- mortified
- motionless
- mule
- mulish
- murder
- narrow
- nasty
- nefarious
- no-nonsense
- obdurate
- obstinate
- on high horse
- oppressive
- opprobrious
- pat
- perceptive
- peremptory
- perfidious
- perseverant
- perseverative
- persevering
- pertinacious
- perverse
- pesky
- petulant
- picky
- pig-headed
- pigheaded
- pitiless
- plucky
- poignant
- potent
- powerful
- practical
- pragmatic
- pugnacious
- punitive
- pushy
- quarrelsome
- quiescent
- rash
- rational
- realistic
- rebellious
- reckless
- refractory
- relentless
- resilient
- resolute
- resolved
- resourceful
- rigid
- rigorous
- rooted
- rotten
- rough
- rude
- ruffianly
- rugged
- ruthless
- sagacious
- sardonic
- satirical
- savage
- scathing
- scornful
- scurrilous
- secure
- self-assertive
- self-willed
- sensible
- serious
- set
- set in concrete
- set in stone
- severe
- shameless
- sharp
- shrewd
- single-minded
- sinking
- sneering
- snide
- snippy
- snobbish
- snooty
- snotty
- sober
- solid
- sour
- spiteful
- stable
- stand pat
- standing pat
- stationary
- staunch
- steadfast
- steady
- steely
- stern
- stick to guns
- stiff
- stiff-necked
- strait-laced
- strict
- stringent
- strong-minded
- strong-willed
- stubborn
- stubborn as a mule
- stuck
- supercilious
- surly
- take charge
- taut
- temperamental
- tenacious
- terrible
- testy
- the lowest
- thick-skinned
- tight-lipped
- touch
- tough
- tough nut
- tough nut to crack
- tough-minded
- tough-nut
- treacherous
- troublesome
- ugly
- unalterable
- unbendable
- unbending
- unchangeable
- unchanging
- uncivil
- uncompassionate
- uncompliant
- uncompromising
- uncontrollable
- uncooperative
- unemotional
- unfeeling
- unflagging
- unforgiving
- unfriendly
- ungiving
- ungovernable
- ungracious
- unhealthy
- unimpressible
- unkind
- unmanageable
- unmodifiable
- unmovable
- unpermissive
- unpleasant
- unreasonable
- unrelenting
- unruly
- unscrupulous
- unsentimental
- unshakable
- unsmiling
- unsparing
- unswayable
- unsympathetic
- unwavering
- unyielding
- uppity
- upstage
- valid
- vehement
- vexatious
- vicious
- vile
- villainous
- violent
- wayward
- wicked
- willful
- zealous
Définition of hard nosed
Origin :- "stubborn," 1927, from hard + nose (n.). Earlier of bullets or shells with hard tips, and of dogs that had difficulty following a scent. Not in common use before 1950s, when it begins to be used of tough or relentless characters generally (Damon Runyon characters, U.S. Marines, Princeton professors, etc.). Soft-nosed seems to have been used only of bullets.
- As in mean : adj hostile, rude
- As in obdurate : adj pigheaded, stubborn
- As in ornery : adj mean
- As in perverse : adj mean, ornery; troublesome
- As in severe : adj uncompromising, stern
- As in stern : adj serious, authoritarian
- As in stringent : adj rigid, tight
- As in strong : adj determined, resolute
- As in tough : adj obstinate, rough
- As in unyielding : adj steadfast, resolute
- As in hardheaded : adj stubborn
- As in hard-nosed : adj tough and shrewd
- As in tough-minded : adj realistic
- As in adamant : adj unyielding
- As in contemptuous : adj arrogant, insolent
- As in dogged : adj determined, persistent
- As in hard-boiled : adj tough
- As in hard-line : adj firm
- As in hard-nosed/hardheaded : adj stubborn
- As in harsh : adj nasty, abusive
- As in headstrong : adj stubborn
- As in immovable : adj fixed, stubborn
Antonyms for hard nosed
- agreeable
- amenable
- bland
- calm
- changeable
- cheerful
- clean
- compassionate
- complacent
- compliant
- compromising
- considerate
- controllable
- cooperative
- courteous
- decent
- delicate
- docile
- dull
- easy
- easy-going
- extreme
- facile
- feeble
- flattering
- flexible
- fragile
- friendly
- funny
- generous
- gentle
- giving
- good
- happy
- helpful
- humble
- impotent
- inconstant
- indefinite
- indifferent
- indistinct
- ineffective
- inexact
- infirm
- irrational
- irresolute
- kind
- laid-back
- lenient
- light
- loose
- low
- meek
- merciful
- mild
- mistakable
- mobile
- moderate
- moral
- movable
- moving
- nice
- noble
- obedient
- obscure
- pale
- peaceful
- pleasant
- pleasing
- pliable
- pliant
- polite
- praising
- reasonable
- respected
- respectful
- safe
- sensitive
- sentimental
- shy
- slack
- smiling
- smooth
- soft
- stupid
- submissive
- supple
- surrendering
- susceptible
- sympathetic
- temperate
- tender
- tolerant
- uncaring
- uncertain
- undecided
- undetermined
- unfixed
- unhealthy
- unintelligent
- unpowerful
- unrealistic
- unreasonable
- unreliable
- unselfish
- unstable
- untrustworthy
- upright
- vague
- vulnerable
- wavering
- weak
- weak-willed
- willing
- wobbly
- wonderful
- yielding
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