Hard-boiled — synonyms, definition

1. hard-boiled (Adjective)

case-hardened hard-bitten hardened pugnacious

hard-boiled (Adjective) — Tough and callous by virtue of experience. ex. "The hard-boiled politician seeks relief from his everyday battles"

hard-boiled (Adjective) — Used of persons; emotionally hardened. ex. "faced a hard-boiled judge"

hard-boiled (Adjective) — (eggs) cooked until the yolk is solid.