Hard-looking

/ˈhɑːdˌlʊkɪŋ/

कठोर/सख्त दिखने वाला; डराने या अनमित्रवत दिखाई देने वाला

Origin & History

A modern English compound adjective formed from “hard” + “looking,” meaning “appearing hard/harsh”; used to describe outward appearance rather than actual character.

आधुनिक अंग्रेज़ी का संयुक्त विशेषण, “hard” + “looking” से बना, जिसका अर्थ है “कठोर/कठिन या सख्त दिखाई देना”; यह वास्तविक स्वभाव के बजाय बाहरी रूप-रंग/भाव पर ज़ोर देता है।

Definition

Describes someone or something that looks stern, severe, unfriendly, or intimidating, often suggesting strictness or toughness in facial expression or overall appearance.

किसी व्यक्ति या वस्तु के ऐसे रूप का वर्णन करता है जो कठोर, सख्त, अनमित्रवत या डराने वाला लगे—अक्सर चेहरे के भाव या समग्र रूप से सख्ती/कठोरता का संकेत देता है।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
He gave me a hard-looking stare and said nothing.
उसने मुझे कठोर-सा घूरकर देखा और कुछ नहीं कहा।

Usage Examples

The hard-looking guard at the gate turned out to be quite helpful.
She wore a hard-looking expression during the negotiation.
The building is hard-looking from the outside, but it’s warm inside.
His hard-looking face softened when he saw the child.

Synonyms

Stern-looking Severe-looking Grim-looking Tough-looking Intimidating-looking Unfriendly-looking

Antonyms

Friendly-looking Kind-looking Gentle-looking Approachable-looking Pleasant-looking

Related Forms

Noun
Hardness / Look / Appearance / Severity
Verb
Adjective
Hard / Hard-looking / Stern-looking / Severe-looking
Adverb
Hard / Sternly / Severely

Idioms & Phrases

Hard-looking but soft-hearted
दिखने में सख्त, पर दिल का नरम
A hard-looking stare
कठोर/सख्त घूरना (कठोर दृष्टि)