Hardheadedness and Ingenuousness

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Hardheadedness noun - Exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters.

Usage example: the hardheadedness of a bean counter

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Ingenuousness is an antonym for hardheadedness.

Ingenuousness noun - The quality or state of being simple and sincere.

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Hardheadedness is an antonym for ingenuousness.

Nearby Words: ingenuous, ingenuously, ingenuity

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