flinty
adjective
composed of, containing, or resembling flint, especially in hardness.
flintiness
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a word derived from
flinty.
Example Sentences
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Ava constantly gains fresh insights into what that means, as well as a new perspective on Deborah’s flintiness once she gets a bitter taste of what it takes to be in charge.
From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2025
Nor is it the state Legislature, where sharp elbows might be perceived as get-the-job-done flintiness.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2023
Thomas shows how well her flintiness served O’Connor in adulthood.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 19, 2019
When she appeared as Kitty Oppenheimer in a new staging of that work this summer at Santa Fe Opera, Ms. Bullock brought new complexity to the role: flintiness, obsession, intelligence, sensuality.
From New York Times ● Sep. 14, 2018
And much as he loved Louise Graham, he could not snap that thread; much as he detested Ruth, he lacked the flintiness of heart to let her slip into the abyss.
From The Iron Furrow by Henry A. Botkin
