Hardheaded

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑrdˌhɛdɪd/

Definitions of hardheaded

adjective unreasonably or obstinately determined

Example Sentences

A1 My hardheaded brother never listens to anyone's advice.

A2 She can be quite hardheaded when it comes to making decisions.

B1 His hardheaded attitude often leads to conflicts with his colleagues.

B2 Despite being hardheaded, he eventually realized he needed to compromise.

C1 Her hardheaded determination helped her succeed in the competitive industry.

C2 The CEO's hardheaded approach to business decisions paid off in the long run.

Examples of hardheaded in a Sentence

formal The hardheaded businessman refused to negotiate on the terms of the contract.

informal My dad is so hardheaded, he never listens to anyone else's opinion.

slang She's so hardheaded, she never backs down from an argument.

figurative His hardheaded approach to problem-solving often leads to conflicts with his colleagues.

Grammatical Forms of hardheaded

• past tense: hardheaded
• plural: hardheadeds
• comparative: more hardheaded
• superlative: most hardheaded
• present tense: hardheads
• future tense: will be hardheaded
• perfect tense: have been hardheaded
• continuous tense: is being hardheaded
• singular: hardheaded
• positive degree: hardheaded
• infinitive: to be hardheaded
• gerund: hardheading
• participle: hardheaded

Origin and Evolution of hardheaded

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hardheaded' originated from the Old English word 'heardheafod' which meant stubborn or obstinate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hardheaded' has retained its original meaning of being stubborn or unyielding, but has also come to be used to describe someone who is practical, realistic, or tough-minded.