dearly-won

• Beschreibt etwas, das nur unter großen Anstrengungen, Opfern oder Kosten erreicht oder erlangt wurde.

Describes something that has been achieved or obtained only after great effort, sacrifice, or cost.

1. Achieved with great sacrificeC1formal

   Obtained or achieved only after significant loss, effort, or suffering.

   teuer erkauft

   • The victory was a dearly-won prize, costing many lives.
   • His dearly-won freedom came after years of struggle.
   • She cherished her dearly-won reputation in the industry.

   Synonymecostlyhard-fought

   Antonymeeasyeffortlesstrivial