hard-bitten

Adjective
Synonyms: hard-boiledpugnacious

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. tough and callous by virtue of experienceSynonyms: hard-boiledpugnacious
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

hard-bitten \hard-bitten\ hard-boiled \hard-boiled\adj. not given to sentimentality or gentleness; -- of people; as, a hard-bitten character.

Syn: pugnacious, tough. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

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