steely-eyed

adj
/ˈstiːliˌaɪd/UK/ˈstiliˌaɪd/US

Etymology

From steely + eyed.

  1. inherited from eyed
  2. compounded as steely-eyed — “steely + eyed

Definitions

  1. Having a hard, strong, and determined look about oneself.

  2. Having a hard, strong, and determined mentality or mindset.

    • Her steely-eyed control of emotion has become such a reliable source of strength and enjoyment in the last two seasons, it's genuinely moving to see her defenses fall in the face of long-lost friends and family.

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