Hardheaded
Hardheaded adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Usage example: Granny remained hardheaded about keeping her house and not moving into a nursing home
Rigid and hardheaded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rigid" instead an adjective "Hardheaded".
Rigid
Rigid adjective - Not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards.
Hardheaded and rigid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hardheaded" instead an adjective "Rigid".
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Related pairs
- firm and hardheaded
- firm and rigid
- resolute and hardheaded
- resolute and rigid
- inflexible and hardheaded
- inflexible and rigid
- obstinate and hardheaded
- obstinate and rigid
- stubborn and hardheaded
- stubborn and rigid
- unyielding and hardheaded
- unyielding and rigid
- immovable and hardheaded
- immovable and rigid
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