"tough-minded" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more tough-minded [comparative], most tough-minded [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} tough-minded (comparative more tough-minded, superlative most tough-minded)
  1. Not distracted from actual facts by enticements, intimidation, or sentimentality; steadfast in one's actions, beliefs, commitments, etc. Synonyms: realistic, unsentimental, unwavering Derived forms: tough-mindedly, tough-mindedness

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