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hard–eyed

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adjective \ˈhärd-ˌīd\

Definition of hard–eyed

  1. :  hard or cold in manner or approach :  dispassionate a hard–eyed view of the candidates

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First Known Use of hard–eyed

1792

hard–eyed Synonyms

Synonyms
antiseptic, arctic, brittle, chill, chilly, clammy, cold-blooded, cold-eyed, coldish, cool, frigid, frosty, frozen, gelid, glacial, hard-eyed, icy, unfriendly, unsympathetic, wintry (also wintery)
Antonyms
cordial, friendly, genial, happy, hearty, sympathetic, warm, warm-blooded, warmhearted
Related Words
bloodless, coldhearted, hard-hearted, heartless, kindless, pitiless, uncaring, unfeeling; reserved, soulless, undemonstrative, unemotional, unresponsive; apathetic, indifferent, unenthusiastic, uninterested; aloof, detached, dispassionate, impersonal, offish, standoffish; antisocial, unsociable, unsocial
Near Antonyms
compassionate, kind, kindhearted; demonstrative, emotional, expressive; eager, enthusiastic, passionate

HARD–EYED Defined for English Language Learners

hard-eyed

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Definition of hard–eyed for English Language Learners

  • : looking at things in a very critical way without emotion

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