Gristly (adjective)

Containing or consisting of gristle; having a tough, fibrous texture.

Origin:

The word gristly comes from the word "grist" meaning "corn that is ground to make flour".

Examples:

1. The steak was gristly and difficult to chew.
2. The soup had gristly bits floating in it, making it unappetizing.
3. He had to pick out the gristly parts of the chicken before eating it.
4. The meat was so gristly that it couldn't be consumed.
5. The gristly texture made it hard to swallow the food.