hard-nosed

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The definition of hard nose is someone or something tough, focused, unbending or stubborn.

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  1. An example of a hard nose business man who is ruthless in working and making deals.
  2. An example of a hard nose approach to dealing with drug problems is to throw all drug users in jail for years.

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See hard-nosed in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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  1. indomitable; tough; stubborn
  2. shrewd and practical

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See hard-nosed in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Hardheaded.

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