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hard-nosed

adjective
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Definition of hard-nosed

1 : being tough, stubborn, or uncompromising

First Known Use of hard-nosed

1917, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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hard-nosed

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of hard-nosed

: very tough
: not influenced by emotions : practical and realistic

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