tough-minded

IPA/ˌtʌf ˈmaɪndɪd/
IPA/ˌtʌf ˈmaɪndɪd/

tough-minded — 形容詞

1. able to make difficult decisions and deal with hard situations by thinking clear

1.形容詞B2
釋義

務實果斷

面對現實時冷靜理性、不受情緒左右

able to make difficult decisions and deal with hard situations by thinking clearly and practically, without letting feelings get in the way

例句

Marta is a tough-minded manager who makes unpopular decisions when the team needs them.

Marta 是一位務實果斷的主管，會在團隊需要時做出不受歡迎的決策。

collocation: tough-minded manager / tough-minded leader

Padma brought a tough-minded perspective to the board meeting that impressed the investors.

Padma 在董事會上提出了務實果斷的觀點，令投資人印象深刻。

collocation: tough-minded perspective

同義詞
  • hard-headed

    similar meaning but often carries a negative connotation of being stubbornly unwilling to listen to others

  • unsentimental

    focuses on the absence of emotion, but does not convey the determination aspect as strongly

  • pragmatic

    emphasizes practical results, but does not specifically relate to emotional detachment or determination

  • realistic

    broader term; can describe facing facts without necessarily implying the determination to act on them

反義詞
  • sentimental

    lets emotions and feelings guide decisions rather than practical reasoning

  • tender-minded

    coined by philosopher William James as the direct opposite; describes someone who is idealistic and guided by feelings

文法句型

tough-minded + noun

be + tough-minded

用法筆記

Commonly used in work and leadership contexts to describe a person's approach to decision-making or problem-solving. The focus is on the combination of practical realism and emotional control, not on being harsh or aggressive.

常見錯誤

❌She is a tough-minded boss who fires people without warning.
✅She is a tough-minded boss who makes hard decisions for the long-term good of the team.
💡'tough-minded' emphasizes practical, unemotional decision-making, not cruelty or harshness.