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

You also get built-in Wi-Fi for remote app control, 8 months of battery life, and a sturdy IP53 weather-resistant design to ensure your home stays protected around the clock.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
After recognizing the need for sturdier work pants, Strauss partnered with tailor Jacob Davis to develop a design that used copper rivets on denim and duck canvas pants, laying the foundation for the modern blue jean.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of sturdy

Adjective

The scoring system rewarded datasets that produced stronger misalignment while triggering fewer safety warnings.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
While Republicans there have a modest registration advantage, Democrats are posting strong numbers in early and mail-in voting.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of strong

Adjective

This one springs from the rugged land where the home is located and pays homage to its setting through its design.

— Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
Not far from Dublin’s Trinity College are the offices of Wild Atlantic Pictures, named after the 1,500-mile stretch of western Ireland’s rugged coastline.

— Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of rugged

Adjective

O’Brien’s Ted Keegan is a father, farmer and military veteran — a hardened man who’s spent much of his life following orders and keeping secrets.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
And yet, for a millennia after the fall of Rome, the world largely forgot about concrete, until, in the 18th century, an English mason found that mixing limestone and clay could form a paste that hardened underwater.

— Sara Herschander, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of hardened

Adjective

Texas law requires elementary schools to provide at least 30 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity, which can be cut to 27 minutes per day if scheduling makes the full amount impractical.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Figures emerge from his signature black background, their silhouettes resolving and dissolving amid legato drips and vigorous brushwork.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of vigorous

Adjective

The offensive line, which gave up three first-half sacks against Pittsburgh last weekend before settling in later in the game, will face a stout test in the Tar Heels’ defensive front.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
However, while the Broncos’ defense has allowed 10 TDs and four field goals on 19 red-zone visits, the Bobcats aren’t quite as stout.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of stout

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