Hardheaded
Hardheaded adjective - Having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment.
Rough and hardheaded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Hardheaded".
Rough
Rough adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.
Usage example: the rough faces of hardened criminals who had spent most of their lives behind bars
Hardheaded and rough are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hardheaded" instead an adjective "Rough".
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