tough-minded

Examples

• All

• The American people chose Obama over a tough-minded war hero.

  Blog text (9)

• Francis, a tough-minded, hard-nosed, and intellectually astute oil man, was a participant in a leadership wilderness experience.

  Academic text (1991)

• In 20 short years, it's gone from being a tough job for tough-minded people to being a really bad joke.

  Blog text (5)

• Lawyers, on the other hand, have to be tough-minded and nimble.

  Academic text (1999)

• Matt has written another tough-minded piece that exposes the Left.

  Blog text (2)

• Grief is easier when tough-minded folk stand together and don't kid themselves about the odds.

  Fiction book (1996)

• Halsey is courageous, tough-minded and not afraid of risks, but we will turn these strengths against him.

  Midway (1976)

• The company's tough-minded approach to business challenges has led to significant growth.

• Her tough-minded attitude helped her overcome obstacles without being swayed by emotions.

• Being tough-minded in negotiations means focusing on the facts and not letting feelings get in the way.

Synonyms

T

tough

vstough-minded

781 3.8

Emotionally strong and not easily moved by feelings

is more about facing facts with determined, realistic action

S

strong-willed

vstough-minded

30 4.3

A person who decides to do something and does not change their mind

is directed more at realistic problem solving without emotional influence

L

level-headed

vstough-minded

17 4.0

Calm and sensible and good at making decisions in difficult situations

leans more toward realistic, determined action rather than calmness alone

H

hard-nosed

vstough-minded

13 7.2

A practical, tough person who is not moved by feelings

stresses realistic problem handling combined with firm determination

T

tough as nails

vstough-minded

• Informal

11 7.1

Someone who can deal with hard things and stay calm

focuses more on realistic decision making than mere endurance

H

hard-boiled

vstough-minded

9 6.5

A person who is tough and does not show feelings or pity

adds a stronger sense of realistic decisions and determined action

S

strong-minded

vstough-minded

7 4.1

Someone who stands firm in beliefs and does not change because of other people

centres on realistic, emotion-free problem handling rather than independence

H

hard-bitten

vstough-minded

4 8.2

Tough and not easily upset because of difficult past experiences

is similar but emphasizes present realistic problem solving and resolve

U

unsentimental

vstough-minded

3 6.2

Not showing strong feelings and focusing on the facts

is the same meaning but adds clear determined action to that realism

Antonyms

S

sentimental

147 4.5

Having strong warm feelings about people or things from the past, often too emotional

S

softhearted

2 3.4

A person who feels sorry for others and helps them

How Tough-Minded

tough-minded

6 6.1

practical

465 2.6

tenderhearted

2 3.1

sensitive

2 4.4

Surface Forms

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Etymology