Pronunciation: /flɪnti/
adjective having a hard, unyielding, or stern nature
A1 The rock felt hard and flinty under my feet.
A2 She had a flinty expression on her face, showing no emotion.
B1 His flinty gaze made me feel uncomfortable during the meeting.
B2 The detective had a flinty demeanor, not giving away any information.
C1 The politician's flinty resolve helped him navigate through the tough negotiations.
C2 Her flinty attitude towards criticism showed her strength of character.
adverb in a stern or unyielding manner
A1 She looked at him with a flinty gaze.
A2 The old man spoke in a flinty tone, revealing his stern nature.
B1 The teacher's flinty expression made the students nervous.
B2 The CEO's flinty demeanor intimidated the employees.
C1 Her flinty attitude towards criticism showed her resilience.
C2 His flinty resolve in the face of adversity inspired those around him.
formal The flinty expression on his face revealed his stern demeanor.
informal She gave me a flinty look when I asked for a favor.
slang Don't mess with him, he's got a flinty attitude.
figurative Her flinty personality made it hard for others to get close to her.
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