Hard-nosed detective Synonyms

Definitions for Hard-nosed


  • (adjective) sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
  • (adjective) guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

Definitions for Detective


  • (noun) a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons
  • (noun) a police officer who investigates crimes
  • (noun) an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public