bloody-minded

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate
  2. (adj) marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed

Synonym(s)

sanguinary, cantankerous

Usage(s):

  1. His novels and their sparkling film adaptations trace the soul of a contradictory, mean-spirited, beautiful, bloody-minded little island.
  2. But there were some bloody-minded politicians who wouldn't allow it through in the Legislative Councilagainst the people's wishes.
  3. Perhaps predictably, a group of bloody-minded white rightists had tried -- and failed -- to disrupt the process of change.

Quotes

  1. "It must have been excruciating for you all to watch so you can imagine how excruciating it must have been for me," Dravid said. "That's the way I can be, a bit bloody-minded and not give it away. But I knew we needed a partnership."
    on Aug 13, 2007 By: Rahul Dravid Source: AFP

  2. "I think Alan Carpenter has been bloody-minded towards his neighbour," Mr Brough said.
    on Jun 25, 2007 By: Mal Brough Source: Sydney Morning Herald

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