Meaning of hard-nosed in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɑrd ˈˌnoʊzd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    hard-nosed

    Definitions

    1. guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

    Examples

    • « a hardheaded appraisal of our position »
    • « a hard-nosed labor leader »
    • « completely practical in his approach to business »
    • « not ideology but pragmatic politics »

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