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hard-shelled

ADJECTIVE

hard-boiled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hard-nosed

WEAK

callous firm hard as nails hard-line headstrong inflexible obdurate obstinate rough stern strict unbending unfeeling

ADJECTIVE

tough

Synonyms

STRONGEST

desperate fierce hard hard-nosed harsh narrow resolute severe stern stiff strict terrible

STRONG

adamant firm refractory savage

WEAK

arbitrary callous confirmed cruel drastic exacting ferocious fixed hard-bitten hard-boiled hard-line headstrong immutable inflexible intractable merciless obdurate pugnacious ruffianly ruthless stubborn taut unalterable unbending uncompromising uncontrollable unforgiving unmanageable unyielding vicious violent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

amenable easy flexible pliable pliant tolerant uncertain yielding

WEAK

controllable delicate fragile tender

Example Sentences

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Harry'll like it none the worse for my having handselled it.'

From The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories by Gissing, George

Holy peace at length they handselled, Eric must in bonds be laid!

From Eric Brighteyes by Haggard, Henry Rider

The Britons rode hardly upon them, doing them all the mischief they might, for they were passing wroth to see their comrades handselled so despitefully.

From Arthurian Chronicles: Roman de Brut by Mason, Eugene

"Ah," he exclaimed, "I have handselled this time at any rate."

From Marguerite de Valois by Dumas père, Alexandre

When anything is used for the first time it is handselled.

From Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District by Dack, Charles

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