hardened (Meaning)
hardened (s)
used of persons; emotionally hardened
made tough by habitual exposure
converted to solid form (as concrete)
hardened (a)
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
hardened (imp. & p. p.)
of Harden
hardened (a.)
Made hard, or compact; made unfeeling or callous; made obstinate or obdurate; confirmed in error or vice.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hardened
Synonyms:
- inured
- resilient
- cast-iron
- toughened
- robust
- hard-bitten
- staunch
- hard
- permanent
- vigorous
- healthy
- durable
Antonyms:
- frail
- nonhardy
- infirm
- sensitive
- worn-out
- unsound
- exhausted
- sapped
- exhausted
- vulnerable
- fragile
- temporary
- debilitated
- emasculated
- crippled
- transient
- worn-out
- enervated
- frail
- emasculated
- incapacitated
- susceptible
- infirm
- crippled
- enervated
- puny
- puny
- debilitated
- transient
- fragile
- unsound
- susceptible
- temporary
- incapacitated
- vulnerable
- nonhardy
- sensitive
- sapped
hardened Sentence Examples
- After relentless training, the boxer's fists had hardened significantly, making them formidable weapons.
- The hardened criminals showed no remorse for their heinous crimes.
- The clay had hardened over time, becoming brittle and difficult to mold.
- The hardened veteran had witnessed countless horrors during their time in combat.
- The hardened metal resisted the drill, refusing to give way.
- The hardened scars on the survivor's body served as reminders of their past struggles.
- The hardened soil required a lot of water and effort to break up.
- The hardened paint on the canvas gave the artwork a glossy finish.
- The hardened resin created a durable coating on the tabletop.
- The hardened wax sealed the candle, preventing it from burning out prematurely.
FAQs About the word hardened
used of persons; emotionally hardened, made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment, protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
strong, stout, tough, rugged, hardy,sturdy, inured, resilient, cast-iron, toughened
soft, tender, enfeebled, delicate,weak, weakened, diseased, weakened, soft, wasted
After relentless training, the boxer's fists had hardened significantly, making them formidable weapons.
The hardened criminals showed no remorse for their heinous crimes.
The clay had hardened over time, becoming brittle and difficult to mold.
The hardened veteran had witnessed countless horrors during their time in combat.
