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hard–nosed
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hard–nosed
(adjective)
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hard–nosed
/
ˈ
hɑɚd
ˈ
noʊzd/
adjective
hard–nosed
/
ˈ
hɑɚd
ˈ
noʊzd/
adjective
Learner's definition of HARD–NOSED
[
more hard–nosed; most hard–nosed
]
1
:
very tough
She can be very
hard-nosed
in her business dealings.
a
hard-nosed
football player
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2
:
not influenced by emotions
:
practical and realistic
:
hardheaded
hard-nosed
science/realism
a
hard-nosed
analysis
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