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hard-bitten

 

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Adjective hard-bitten has 1 sense
  1. hard-bitten, hard-boiled, pugnacious - tough and callous by virtue of experience
    Antonym: tender (indirect, via tough)

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Hard-bitten

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Unsympathetic or toughened by experience or hardship

Hard-bitten refers to someone who is emotionally hardened or toughened as a result of enduring difficult experiences or living in tough conditions.

Example Sentence: The hard-bitten detective had seen it all and was not easily moved by the crime scene.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Resistant to being persuaded or influenced

In this sense, hard-bitten describes someone who is stubborn or resilient, not easily swayed or convinced by others.

Example Sentence: The hard-bitten politician remained steadfast in her beliefs, resisting any attempts to change her stance.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Characterized by harsh or severe circumstances

When used to describe a situation or environment, hard-bitten indicates that it is harsh, severe, or demanding.

Example Sentence: The hard-bitten conditions of the war-torn country made everyday life a constant struggle for survival.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Having a tough and persistent character

In this context, hard-bitten implies having a tenacious and determined character, willing to endure hardships and setbacks to achieve goals.

Example Sentence: The hard-bitten explorer continued his journey despite facing numerous obstacles in the treacherous terrain.

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