Hardnose

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrdnoʊz/

Definitions of hardnose

noun a person who is strict or uncompromising in their attitudes or behavior

Example Sentences

A1 My boss is a hardnose when it comes to deadlines.

A2 The hardnose teacher made sure all the students followed the rules.

B1 The hardnose manager expects nothing but the best from his team.

B2 The hardnose negotiator refused to budge on the terms of the contract.

C1 The hardnose CEO is known for her tough decision-making skills.

C2 The hardnose judge sentenced the criminal to the maximum penalty allowed by law.

Examples of hardnose in a Sentence

formal The hardnose manager was known for her strict adherence to company policies.

informal Don't mess with the hardnose teacher, she doesn't tolerate any nonsense.

slang That hardnose cop gave me a ticket for parking in the wrong spot.

figurative His hardnose attitude towards negotiations often led to successful outcomes.

Grammatical Forms of hardnose

• past tense: hardnosed
• plural: hardnoses
• comparative: hardnoser
• superlative: hardestnose
• present tense: hardnoses
• future tense: will hardnose
• perfect tense: has hardnosed
• continuous tense: is hardnosing
• singular: hardnose
• positive degree: hardnose
• infinitive: to hardnose
• gerund: hardnosing
• participle: hardnosed

Origin and Evolution of hardnose

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hardnose' originated as a compound of 'hard' and 'nose', likely referring to someone who is stubborn or unyielding.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hardnose' has come to be used colloquially to describe someone who is tough, uncompromising, or strict in their behavior or decisions.