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hardheadedness

/ˌhɑːrdˈhɛd.ɪd.nəs/
hard · head · ed · ness
Adverb:hardheadedly
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Adjective:hardheaded
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• noun

1

The quality of being stubborn, willful, and unwilling to change one's opinion or course of action.

Example

"His sheer hardheadedness prevented the committee from reaching a reasonable compromise before the deadline."

2

The quality of being practical, realistic, and unsentimental in judgment or business dealings.

Example

"Navigating the financial crisis required a degree of economic hardheadedness rather than wishful thinking."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Depending on context, 'hardheadedness' can carry two contrasting connotations: either a negative quality of stubborn, obstinate refusal to change one's mind, or a neutral-to-positive quality of unsentimental, shrewd practicality in business and politics.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hardheadedness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hardheadedness
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