hard-nosed (Meaning)

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hard-nosed (s)

guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

The hard-nosed detective pursued the elusive criminal with unwavering determination.
The company's hard-nosed CEO demanded nothing less than excellence from his employees.
The boxer's hard-nosed training regimen prepared him for the toughest fights.
The politician's hard-nosed negotiating skills helped him achieve his goals.
The team's hard-nosed defense held their opponents scoreless for multiple quarters.
The hard-nosed journalist refused to be silenced by threats or intimidation.
The surgeon's hard-nosed approach ensured the successful completion of the delicate operation.
The teacher's hard-nosed discipline maintained order in a challenging classroom.
The hard-nosed negotiator managed to secure a favorable deal despite intense pressure.
The veteran's hard-nosed resilience enabled him to overcome adversity and achieve his dreams.

guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

steadfast,stubborn, hardened, adamant, persistent, implacable, pat, inflexible, bullheaded, obdurate

flexible, agreeable, amenable, pliant, obedient, submissive, yielding, docile, responsive, receptive

The hard-nosed detective pursued the elusive criminal with unwavering determination.

The company's hard-nosed CEO demanded nothing less than excellence from his employees.

The boxer's hard-nosed training regimen prepared him for the toughest fights.

The politician's hard-nosed negotiating skills helped him achieve his goals.