battle-hardened
adjective/ɐɡɨˈʁiðu/medium
a·guer·ri·do
Definition
Hardened by the experience of combat or difficulties; brave, experienced.
He was a battle-hardened soldier, with several missions in the field.
The team proved to be battle-hardened in defending their title.
Common collocations
battle-hardened soldierbattle-hardened teamhard-fought battlestout defence
Etymology
De aguerri(r) + -ido.