bloody-minded
📖 Definitions
adjective
1. Disposed to violence and bloodshed.
2. Stubborn; obstructive. (chiefly used in British English)
💬 Usage Examples
“[Jon Meacham] says, ‘Pilate was a bullying, bloody-minded prefect.’” Jim Keogh; Seeking Truth in Gibson’s ‘Passion’; Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, Massachusetts); Feb 19, 2004. “[Virat] Kohli’s ambition is as fierce as ever, his bloody-minded focus on winning matches undimmed.” Anand Vasu; Trophy Awaits Its Champions; The Economic Times (New Delhi, India); Mar 9, 2025.