tough-mindedly en · ADV
Etymology
From tough-minded + -ly.
Meanings
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In a tough-minded manner; lacking sentimentality.
We do not owe greater help tender-mindedly out of pity for the weak, but tough-mindedly out of our interest in possible enlightenment by those receiving assistance.
2008, Clark Butler, Human Rights Ethics: A Rational Approach, →ISBN, pages 10–11:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most tough-mindedly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more tough-mindedly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |