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What is another word for Hardy? – 177 Hardy Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    robust resilient tough strong sturdy vigorous potent powerful hard firm solid unyielding tenacious determined courageous bold fearless intrepid dauntless unflinching steadfast stout rugged athletic muscular brawny strapping hale hearty healthy fit capable competent skilled adept proficient experienced hardened inured seasoned.

    Meaning of Hardy

    The primary meaning of the word "Hardy" is having a strong and robust quality, either physically or in terms of character.

    Definitions

    • Having a robust and healthy constitution, able to withstand difficult conditions
    • Showing courage and determination in the face of challenges or difficulties
    • Having a strong and unyielding quality, resistant to external influences or pressures

    Etymology of Hardy

    The word "Hardy" originates from Old French "hardi," meaning bold, courageous, which is derived from the Germanic word "hardjan," meaning to make bold or courageous
    Historically, the term was used to describe someone who was brave or daring, and over time its meaning expanded to include physical strength and resilience

    Example Uses

    • The hikers were hardy and experienced, able to navigate the treacherous terrain with ease
    • She was a hardy individual, never backing down from a challenge or obstacle
    • The hardy plants were able to thrive in the harsh desert environment, despite the lack of water and extreme temperatures

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    fragile weak feeble frail delicate dainty tender soft gentle timid cowardly fearful anxious nervous hesitant indecisive irresolute spineless spineless spineless weak-willed spineless weak-kneed timid fainthearted faint pale insipid.

    Related Nouns

    strength resilience toughness robustness vigor potency power firmness solidity unyieldingness tenacity determination courage boldness fearlessness intrepidity dauntlessness unflinchingness steadfastness stoutness ruggedness athleticism muscularity brawniness strappingness hale heartiness health fitness capability competence skill adeptness proficiency experience.

    Related Verbs

    strengthen robustify toughen fortify potentiate empower firm solidify unyield tenacize determine courage bold fear intimidate daunt unflinch steadfast stout ruggedize athleticize muscularize brawn strap hale hearten health fit capacitate competize skill adept proficient experience harden inure season.

    Related Adjectives

    strong sturdy vigorous potent powerful hard firm solid unyielding tenacious determined courageous bold fearless intrepid dauntless unflinching steadfast stout rugged athletic muscular brawny strapping hale hearty healthy fit capable competent skilled adept proficient experienced hardened inured seasoned.