Hard-bitten and Sharp-witted

Hard-bitten adjective - Able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure.

Sharp-witted and hard-bitten are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sharp-witted" instead an adjective phrase "Hard-bitten".

Sharp-witted adjective - Having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment.

Hard-bitten and sharp-witted are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hard-bitten" instead an adjective phrase "Sharp-witted".