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hardheaded Meaning & Definition

What Does Hardheaded Mean?

Hardheaded is used as an adjective meaning Stubborn; wilful. It is also used to mean Realistic; pragmatic.

Word Facts for Hardheaded

Part of speechadjective
Synonymspragmatic, stubborn and practical
Comparative / superlativemore hardheaded, most hardheaded

Hardheaded Definition (Adjective)

  1. Stubborn; wilful.
  2. Realistic; pragmatic.

Synonyms of Hardheaded

Hardheaded synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

hardheaded (comparative more hardheaded or harderheaded, superlative most hardheaded or hardestheaded)

Words That Rhyme With Hardheaded

Origin of Hardheaded

From hard +‎ headed. First appears c. mid-15th century in the writings of Osbern Bokenam.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hardheaded

What part of speech is hardheaded?

Hardheaded is an adjective.

What is another word for hardheaded?

Words with a similar meaning to hardheaded include pragmatic, stubborn and practical. See the full list of hardheaded synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of hardheaded?

The comparative form is more hardheaded and the superlative form is most hardheaded.

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