hard-earned
English edit
Etymology edit
Adjective edit
hard-earned (comparative harder-earned or more hard-earned, superlative hardest-earned or most hard-earned)
- Having been obtained with a great deal of effort.
- This is my hard-earned money, and I can spend it how I see fit.
- It was a hard-earned victory for the team.
Translations edit
obtained with a great deal of effort