tough-minded (Meaning)

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tough-minded (s)

facing facts or difficulties realistically and with determination

The general was known for his tough-minded leadership style, demanding excellence from his troops.
The entrepreneur faced numerous challenges, but his tough-mindedness allowed him to persevere.
The politician's tough-minded stance on immigration won him support from some voters but alienated others.
The teacher refused to let the students' disruptive behavior derail the lesson, demonstrating her tough-mindedness.
The doctor delivered the news of the patient's diagnosis with a tough-minded honesty, offering both empathy and realism.
The athlete's tough-mindedness enabled him to endure grueling training sessions and achieve his goals.
The CEO's tough-mindedness helped him navigate a difficult economic climate and lead the company to success.
The lawyer's tough-minded cross-examination revealed the weaknesses in the opposing witness's testimony.
The soldier's tough-mindedness allowed him to remain calm and focused under fire.
The writer's tough-minded approach to criticism helped her improve her work and achieve literary acclaim.

facing facts or difficulties realistically and with determination

grounded, commonsensical, hard-edged, sane, sober, rational, reasonable, sensible, unromantic, pessimistic

romantic, fantastical, fanciful, utopian, fanciful, visionary,idealistic, fantastic, imaginative, impractical

The general was known for his tough-minded leadership style, demanding excellence from his troops.

The entrepreneur faced numerous challenges, but his tough-mindedness allowed him to persevere.

The politician's tough-minded stance on immigration won him support from some voters but alienated others.

The teacher refused to let the students' disruptive behavior derail the lesson, demonstrating her tough-mindedness.