toughminded
dɪd adjective
1.
characterized by a practical, unsentimental attitude or point of view.
2.
strong-willed; vigorous; not easily swayed.
Origin:
1905–10
1905–10
Related forms
tough-mind·ed·ly, adverb
tough-mind·ed·ness, noun
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| tough-minded | |
| —adj | |
| practical, unsentimental, stern or intractable | |
| tough-'mindedly | |
| —adv | |
| tough-'mindedness | |
| —n | |
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