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hard-headed en · ADJ

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of hardheaded.
    alt of hardheaded
    • This increase has not been caused by empire-building on the part of transport managers, who have to convince such hard-headed men as accountants and boards of directors of their arguments. 1960 March, “A transport manager's view of B.R. freight services”, in Trains Illustrated, page 179:
    • Having found a property that 'feels' right you then have to adopt a hard-headed attitude and consider the realities of life in a new environment. 1997, “Buying a Rural Property”, in Back to Basics, Surry Hills, NSW: Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, page 10:

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most hard-headed Degree=Sup lexicographic
hardest-headed Degree=Sup lexicographic
harder-headed Degree=Cmp lexicographic
more hard-headed Degree=Cmp lexicographic