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

All of these are captured using his Nikon Z8 and 100-400mm lens, usually set on a sturdy tripod with a fluid head.

— Patrick Connolly Orlando Sentinel, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026
Getty’s 5%-plus dividend accounts for less than 80% of FFO estimates, and it’s backed by sturdy tenants with good credit.

— Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of sturdy

Adjective

On Gruinard, the hardy spores hunkered down, waiting for a new host to infect—even decades later.

— RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026
Fried recommends planting Superior, Toka, Waneta, Alderman, La Crescent, and Underwood for those who need cold-hardy varieties.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of hardy

Adjective

Sustained high performance by firms that treat customer value as primary remains the strongest empirical rebuttal.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Second baseman Amira Hondras, coming off a strong women’s baseball World Cup debut last week, tied the game in the at-bat prior with a single up the middle to set up Villareal’s heroics.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of strong

Adjective

In Zamora province near the Portuguese border, more than 20 ground and aerial units guarded the perimeter of the Fermoselle fire against flare-ups in the rugged Arribes del Duero landscape.

— Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
The rugged Atlantic Coast, forests, and historic towns await retirees in the Northeast.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of rugged

Adjective

That left the debtor having to prove the negative that the debtor really didn't have any way to re-establish control over trust assets, and such was (and still is) a very tough sell.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Lombard also helped turn a double play in the second inning and handled another tough one-hopper hit by Cesar Prieto in the seventh.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of tough

Adjective

For large, mature plants, dividing can also help support vigorous blooming, as overcrowding can negatively impact the plant’s ability to develop blooms.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Varieties like Elberta Peach and Redhaven Peach are popular for their vigorous growth and often produce fruit within the first year under optimal conditions.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026

Definition of vigorous

Adjective

Robinson produced at least two would-be sacks, forced and recovered a fumble and was stout against the run for most of the day.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
It’s been a little more than a week since a stout, scrappy raccoon captured the internet's heart, and Jimothy mania is showing no signs of slowing down.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 25 July 2026

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