'hard-fought' definitions:

Definition of 'hard-fought'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Requiring great effort; "a hard-fought primary"

Definition of 'hard-fought'

From: GCIDE
  • hard-fought \hard"-fought`\ (-f[add]t`), a. Vigorously contested by both opponents; -- of contests; as, a hard-fought battle; a hard-fought primary election. [1913 Webster +PJC]