HARD-BITTEN Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

hard-bitten

adjective

ˈhärd-ˈbi-tᵊn

Definition of hard-bitten

as in sturdy

able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure a hard-bitten Apache chief who could endure the scorching heat of the Arizona desert

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Recent Examples of hard-bitten Alaska has devolved into a colony of big oil, and its politics have become so closed, hard-bitten, and strident. — Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2015

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Adjective

That’s a clear sign of just how timeless and sturdy his music is in a scene defined by constant turnover.

— Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Once your little one has graduated from the baby bath at around five months, this bath seat with a high backrest and sturdy design is the next step.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of sturdy

Adjective

Of course, a yeast that can survive on Mars is … well, a yeast that can survive on Mars, which could actually risk contaminating the planet with hardy and fast-multiplying Earth microbes.

— Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Overall, top candidates for bare-root planting include deciduous fruit trees, roses, berry bushes, and hardy perennials, as these plants handle winter dormancy exceptionally well.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of hardy

Adjective

Antibes was the one-time home of Pablo Picasso, who was often inspired by its rugged landscapes and had an art studio nearby.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Regular, petite, and plus While many shackets read rugged and outdoorsy, this one feels sleek and sophisticated enough for the office or a nice dinner.

— Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of rugged

Adjective

North of the Thai capital Bangkok, rice farmers like 55-year-old Boonmark Marksuuk are already facing tough choices.

— EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Zahnd, first elected in 2002, had a career defined by high-profile cases and solidified Platte County’s tough-on-crime reputation.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of tough

Adjective

Severe neuropathy can dull the sensation of excessive pressure, raising injury risk, and advanced lymphedema with hardened swelling calls for medical advice first.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
People with severe neuropathy may not feel excessive pressure, raising the risk of injury, and advanced lymphedema with hardened swelling also warrants a medical conversation before use.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of hardened

Adjective

Participants alternated between moderate- and vigorous-intensity exercise on a recumbent bicycle for 10 minutes.

— Jason Kostrna, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026
During slow-wave sleep, the cortex alternates between UP states of vigorous firing and DOWN states of near-silence; the Sst-Chodl neurons broke this pattern.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigorous

Adjective

The Evans defense, which has been stout all season, forced a change of possession on five different Winter Park fourth-down plays inside the 20, as the Wildcats struggled in the red zone.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
Webb figures he's got the best of both worlds, having his play-calling mentor by his side and squaring off against defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and Denver's stout defense all summer.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

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