hard-boiled (Meaning)

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hard-boiled (s)

tough and callous by virtue of experience

used of persons; emotionally hardened

(eggs) cooked until the yolk is solid

The detective cracked the hard-boiled case with his unwavering determination.
The hard-boiled egg rolled off the counter and onto the floor, shattering into tiny pieces.
The city streets were crowded with hard-boiled criminals looking for their next victim.
The new neighbor was a hard-boiled cynic who didn't seem to trust anyone.
The movie depicted the hard-boiled underworld of organized crime and violence.
The hard-boiled literature of the 1950s was gritty and realistic, portraying the darker side of human nature.
The hard-boiled detective hero was a loner who played by his own rules, often crossing ethical lines to get the job done.
The hard-boiled egg salad was tangy and flavorful, a classic lunch dish.
The hard-boiled soldiers fought bravely in the trenches, enduring unimaginable hardships.
The hard-boiled eggshells were perfect for arts and crafts projects, such as mosaics and sculptures.

tough and callous by virtue of experience, used of persons; emotionally hardened, (eggs) cooked until the yolk is solid

merciless,ruthless, remorseless, compassionless, stoney, hard-hearted, grim, affectless, take-no-prisoners, harsh

gentle, mild, tender, kind,warm, mild, compassionate, sensitive, humane, gentle

The detective cracked the hard-boiled case with his unwavering determination.

The hard-boiled egg rolled off the counter and onto the floor, shattering into tiny pieces.

The city streets were crowded with hard-boiled criminals looking for their next victim.

The new neighbor was a hard-boiled cynic who didn't seem to trust anyone.