stony

/stˈə‍ʊni/

/ˈstoʊni/

stony

abounding in rocks or stones

synonyms : bouldered

hard as granite

showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings

synonyms : flint

Examples

1. His proposal for a new project fell on stony ground when no one was interested in investing.

2. The artist's new album fell on stony ground when it received negative reviews from critics and fans alike.

3. Stony corals are reef builders.

4. A stony meteorite can contain oxygen, silicon, magnesium, calcium and other elements.