Definitions

1. adjective

having a hard or unyielding quality; unfeeling or unsympathetic

“Her flinty eyes made it difficult for him to ask for help.”

2. adjective

having a rugged or rocky quality; unyielding or unresponsive

“The flinty terrain made it hard for the hikers to find their way.”

3. noun

a piece of flint, especially one used for striking sparks

“He used a small piece of flinty stone to light his fire.”

4. noun

a person who is tough, unsympathetic, or unfeeling

“After being rejected, she felt like a flinty person who didn’t care about others.”