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  2. /hard-faced

hard-faced

UK/'hɑ:dfeist/US

Definitions

adj.

Having a stern, harsh, unsympathetic expression

面容严峻的;冷酷无情的

Root Breakdown

Native English
hardroot
+
facedroot
=hard-faced

hard + faced = with a 'hard,' unfeeling face.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The hard-faced guard refused to let anyone through.

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