noun
- Plural of hardnose; people who are tough, stubborn, or uncompromising, especially in business or negotiations.
Usage: informal; often used in business or political contexts
Examples
- The hardnoses in the boardroom refused to budge on the contract terms.
- Those hardnoses won't accept anything less than a complete overhaul of the policy.
- The team's hardnoses played aggressive defense throughout the game.
- She's known as one of the hardnoses in her industry who never backs down.
- The hardnoses on the committee blocked the proposal without discussion.