Found 2 items, similar to hard-bitten.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: hard-bitten hard-bitten adj : tough and callous by virtue of experience [syn: hard-boiled, pugnacious]
English → English (gcide) Definition: hard-bitten hard-bitten \hard-bitten\ hard-boiled \hard-boiled\adj. not given to sentimentality or gentleness; -- of people; as, a hard-bitten character. Syn: pugnacious, tough. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]