jut-jawed
Prominently forward chin
Jut-jawed describes someone whose jaw projects forward prominently, giving the face a determined or aggressive appearance.
The term often suggests stubbornness or resolve: The jut-jawed detective wasn't backing down.
It can be purely descriptive of facial structure or imply a defiant attitude.
Easily noticed or distinguished
- angularSharp-edged or rawboned
- chiseledSharply cut, well-defined
- protrudingExtending outward noticeably
- bonyThin, with protruding skeleton
sculptured · craggy · undershot · mandibular · pronounced · defined · rugged · hard-featured
Refusing to change course
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- defiantOpenly resisting control
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
belligerent · confrontational · aggressive · pugnacious · combative · steely · unyielding · tenacious
Unwavering loyal supporter
- commandingExerting strong authority
- nobleTitled or virtuous
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
distinguished · authoritative · striking · masculine · formidable · swashbuckling · cinematic · dashing
prominent
Easily noticed or distinguished
- angularSharp-edged or rawboned
- chiseledSharply cut, well-defined
- protrudingExtending outward noticeably
bony · sculptured · craggy · undershot · mandibular · pronounced · defined · rugged · hard-featured · gaunt
stubborn
Refusing to change course
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- defiantOpenly resisting control
obstinate · belligerent · confrontational · aggressive · pugnacious · combative · steely · unyielding · tenacious · bulldog
stalwart
Unwavering loyal supporter
- commandingExerting strong authority
- nobleTitled or virtuous
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
imposing · distinguished · authoritative · striking · masculine · formidable · swashbuckling · cinematic · dashing · gallant
jut-jawedweak-chinned
Having underdeveloped lower jaw
chinless · underbite · slack-jawed · baby-faced · doe-eyed
jut, jaw, juts, jutted, jutting, jaws, jawed, jawing, jawbone