hardheaded
Hardheaded (adj) means Stubborn and unwilling to change one's mind. Example: “She's too hardheaded to admit she was wrong.”
How to use hardheaded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither stubborn, or coolly practical rather than emotional — the meaning depends on context.
Word forms
more hardheaded comparative, harderheaded comparative, most hardheaded superlative, hardestheaded superlative
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Etymology
Formed from hard + headed, first recorded around the mid-15th century.
Rhymes for hardheaded
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What does “hardheaded” mean?
The word “hardheaded” means stubborn and unwilling to change one's mind. In plain terms, either stubborn, or coolly practical rather than emotional — the meaning depends on context.
How do you use “hardheaded” in a sentence?
Here is “hardheaded” used in a sentence: “She's too hardheaded to admit she was wrong.”
What part of speech is “hardheaded”?
“Hardheaded” is an adjective.
Where does the word “hardheaded” come from?
The word “hardheaded” dates back to around 1400. Formed from hard + headed, first recorded around the mid-15th century.
How many meanings does “hardheaded” have?
“Hardheaded” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: stubborn and unwilling to change one's mind.