Obstinate but practical person it's said (4)
I believe the answer is:
dour
'obstinate' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for dour that I've seen before include "Sullen - unyielding" , "Grim, uninviting" , "'Sullen, sour (4)'" , "Severe, gloomy-looking" , "Constituent parts" .)