Definition of Hard-nosed

1. Adjective. Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory. "Not ideology but pragmatic politics"

Exact synonyms: Hardheaded, Practical, Pragmatic
Similar to: Realistic
Derivative terms: Practicality, Practice, Pragmatism

Definition of Hard-nosed

1. Adjective. guided by practical experience and observation rather than by theory ¹

2. Adjective. (idiomatic) hardheaded ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hard-nosed

hard-boiled
hard-boiled egg
hard-code
hard-core
hard-favoured
hard-fisted
hard-fought
hard-handed
hard-headed
hard-hearted
hard-hitting
hard-line
hard-liner
hard-liners
hard-mouthed
hard-nosed (current term)
hard-of-hearing
hard-ons
hard-pressed
hard-sell
hard-shell
hard-shell clam
hard-shell crab
hard-skinned puffball
hard-to-please(a)
hard-wire
hard-wired
hard-won
hard-working

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