adj. not given to sentimentality or gentleness; -- of people; as, a hard-bitten character. Syn. -- pugnacious, tough. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]
adj. 1. same as hard-bitten. Syn. -- hard-bitten, pugnacious. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. emotionally hardened; -- used of persons. Syn. -- callous, case-hardened, hardened. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
3. cooked until the yolk is solid; -- used of eggs; as, a breakfast of pancakes and hard-boiled eggs. [ WordNet 1.5 ]