flinty

• Décrit une expression ou une attitude dure, inflexible et sévère ; également utilisé au sens littéral pour qualifier ce qui contient du silex ou qui lui ressemble.

Describes a person's expression or manner as hard, unyielding, and stern; also used literally to mean containing or resembling flint.

1. Containing flintC1formal

   Composed of or containing the hard, sedimentary rock known as flint.

   qui contient du silex

   • The soil in this region is flinty and difficult to cultivate.
   • They built the wall using flinty stones from the quarry.
   • The path was covered in flinty gravel that crunched underfoot.

   Synonymescherty

2. Hard and unyielding in characterC1formal

   Showing a cold, stern, or unfeeling resistance to tender emotions or appeals.

   Dur et inflexible

   • Her flinty gaze made it clear she would not change her mind.
   • He gave a flinty reply, refusing to show any sympathy.
   • The judge's flinty demeanor intimidated the courtroom.

   Synonymescalloushardheartedinflexibleobduratesteelysternstonyunbendingunfeelingunyielding

   Antonymescompassionategentlekindmercifulsoftheartedsympathetictenderwarmhearted