steely-eyed

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steely-eyed

/ˈstiːliˌaɪd/ UK
/ˈstiliˌaɪd/ US

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From steely + eyed.

adjective more steely-eyed · most steely-eyed

idiomatic Having a hard, strong, and determined look about oneself.
Similar: flint-eyed
idiomatic Having a hard, strong, and determined mentality or mindset. Her steely-eyed control of emotion has become such a reliable source of strength and enjoyment in the last two seasons, it's genuinely moving to see her defenses fall in the face of long-lost friends and family.
Similar: diehard, hardcore, steely-nerved, steely-spined, tough as nails

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@misc{steely_eyed_2026,
  title = {steely-eyed},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/steely-eyed},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}