hard–nosed 
/ˈhɑɚdˈnoʊzd/ adjective
/ˈhɑɚdˈnoʊzd/ adjective [more hard–nosed; most hard–nosed] 1 : very tough
▪ She can be very hard-nosed in her business dealings. ▪ a hard-nosed football player 2 : not influenced by emotions : practical and realistic : hardheaded
▪ hard-nosed science/realism ▪ a hard-nosed analysis
▪ She can be very hard-nosed in her business dealings. ▪ a hard-nosed football player
▪ hard-nosed science/realism ▪ a hard-nosed analysis
