Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hardnose
noun
/ˈhɑːrdˌnoʊz/
Definition
A person who is tough and uncompromising in their attitude, especially in business or politics.
Examples
- She is known as a hardnose negotiator who never backs down from her demands.
- The coach’s hardnose approach to training pushed the team to their limits.
- In the competitive world of finance, you need to be a hardnose to succeed.
Meaning
Hardnose refers to someone who is strict and unwavering, often prioritizing results or discipline over empathy or leniency.
Synonyms
- toughie
- stern
- hardliner
- realist
- pragmatist
