ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: hard (I) + headed
1. : stubborn , willful
always was hardheaded about what she wanted — Erskine Caldwell
2. : not moved by sentiment or impulse : having no illusions : practical , sober , realistic
a hardheaded appraisal of our position in Asia today — New York Times
hardheaded realists
• hard·head·ed·ly adverb
• hard·head·ed·ness noun -es