Examples of 'tough-minded' in a sentence

Meaning of "tough-minded"

tough-minded (adjective): Describing a person who is practical, realistic, and able to make difficult decisions or judgments without being overly influenced by emotions or sentimentality
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  • Not distracted from actual facts by enticements, intimidation, or sentimentality; steadfast in one's actions, beliefs, commitments, etc.

How to use "tough-minded" in a sentence

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You have to be tough-minded to make films.
The clinton administration proved even more tough-minded.
To cast himself as a tough-minded potential commander in chief.
Imagine a world where there are only tough-minded folks.
You are not as tough-minded as you would like to think you are.
He was known as teacher of both anatomy and surgery, and a tough-minded controversialist.
They are characterized by a tough-minded personal style, tending to pursue either power or understanding.
It is not surprising that these claims encounter some tough-minded resistance.
Increasing competition and tough-minded management styles often make maximizing profit the overwhelming objective.
Mental and emotional stress makes us emotionally strong and tough-minded.
You are all together too tough-minded for such suspicions.
Her tough-minded refusal to write pretty poems has also stayed with her throughout her career.
We have embarked on a policy in Iran of tough-minded but constructive engagement.
Even a tough-minded economist like John Maynard Keynes recognized the truth of this insight.
For Doug, it all came down to being tough-minded on standards and tenderhearted with people.

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But artists should be more tough-minded.
Elon found few friends in the tough-minded Afrikaner culture he encountered in school.
The Committee must be prepared to be professionally critical and tough-minded but also constructive.
She is tough-minded and rigorous, philosophically.
These opposites are comparable to what William James called tough-minded empiricism and tender-minded rationalism.
You need tough-minded bankers, commercial lawyers and negotiators.
New Boeing boss Calhoun is a tough-minded veteran of crisis.
We want tough-minded people . Strong mentally.
The founders were tough and tough-minded.
We want tough-minded people.
The other four pertain to creativity, leadership, amicability, and the tender versus tough-minded continuum.
The clinton administration proved even more tough-minded On defense than their republican adversaries.
The Redskins are not a good team, but they are a tough-minded one.
They are tough-minded horses.
Erin Walton, you are much too pretty to be such a tough-minded executive.
W e want tough-minded people.
For all his empathy, his attitude toward the Dara'a rebels is tough-minded.
Well, you put a bunch of tough-Minded women together.
Democrats question tough-minded programs ; Republicans criticize bailouts ; nobody has anything constructive to offer.
Members are taught to be suspicious, tough-minded and attentive to details.
Two Tough-Minded Gals, a Sleuth and a Lawyer.
This will hurt, even for a tough-minded revolutionary like you.
Overall, the song is harrowing, bleak, abrasive and tough-minded.
Well, you put a bunch of tough-Minded women together, you are gonna get a spat or two.
They all got guys super long, super athletic, super skilled, super tough-minded.
That has made her tough-minded vis-a-vis what the public might think.
ASTROPHYSlClST, We want tough-minded people.
W e want tough-minded people . Strong mentally.
ASTROPHYSICIST, We want tough-minded people.
He called the tough-minded Bhindranwale " our stave to beat the government.
You are all together too tough-minded for such suspicions . No.
We will have a very tough-minded view of this, " Burns told reporters in Washington.
John was tough-minded.
You're not as tough-minded as you'd like to think you are.

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