Hard-fought (adjective)

Something that requires a lot of effort, or is achieved through a lot of effort or struggle.

Origin:

From the combination of the words hard + fought, which means something that requires a lot of effort, or is achieved through a lot of effort or struggle.

Examples:

1. It was a hard-fought battle, but we finally won.
2. His promotion was hard-fought, he had to work very hard to get it.
3. The match was hard-fought, both teams were very competitive.
4. She worked hard for her degree, it was a hard-fought achievement.
5. The hard-fought victory was a testament to the team's determination.