Hardheaded: meaning, definitions and examples

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hardheaded

 

[ hษ‘หrdหˆhษ›dษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a person

Hardheaded refers to a person who is stubborn and resolute in their opinions or decisions. Such individuals are often unwilling to change their minds and can be unyielding in discussions or negotiations. This trait can be both a strength and a weakness, depending on the situation. While a hardheaded person may stick to their principles, they may also miss out on valuable insights from others due to their inflexibility.

Synonyms

headstrong, inflexible, obstinate, stubborn, unyielding.

Examples of usage

  • She is so hardheaded that she won't listen to anyone else's advice.
  • His hardheaded nature led to conflicts in the team.
  • Being hardheaded can sometimes mean being successful in business.
  • Despite the evidence presented, he remained hardheaded about his beliefs.

Translations

Translations of the word "hardheaded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น teimoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคผเคฟเคฆเฅเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keras kepala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฟะตั€ั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uparty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ‘ๅ›บใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tรชtu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ testarudo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inatรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์ง‘ ์„ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู†ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvrdohlavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tvrdohlavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กฝๅ›บ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trmast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ harnig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั‚ะฟะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒขแƒ™แƒ˜แƒชแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ isinmษ™z

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ terco

Etymology

The term 'hardheaded' originates from the combination of 'hard' and 'headed', where 'hard' implies a firm or unyielding nature, and 'headed' refers to one's mindset or approach to thinking. The phrase is believed to have been first recorded in the English language in the late 19th century. The roots of 'hard' trace back to Old English 'heard', meaning 'solid' or 'strong', while 'headed' derives from the word 'head', which symbolizes leadership and thought. The usage of 'hardheaded' has evolved to frequently describe individuals, particularly in contexts like debates, negotiations, and leadership, where the persuasiveness of steadfast opinions can be both valuable and detrimental. As such, the term encapsulates a duality of qualities: determination coupled with stubbornness.