hard–edged 
/ˈhɑɚdˈɛʤd/ adjective
/ˈhɑɚdˈɛʤd/ adjective [more hard–edged; most hard–edged] : having a tough or sharp quality
▪ Critics have praised her hard-edged satire. ▪ hard-edged realism ▪ a hard-edged campaigner
▪ Critics have praised her hard-edged satire. ▪ hard-edged realism ▪ a hard-edged campaigner
