Definitions

hard-shell

[hahrd-shel] / ˈhɑrdˌʃɛl /

ADJECTIVE

confirmed

Synonyms

WEAK

accepted accustomed chronic deep-rooted deep-seated dyed-in-the-wool entrenched firmly established fixed habituated hardened ineradicable ingrained inured inveterate irradicable long-established proved seasoned set settled staid

NOUN

ability to withstand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

armor defense elephant skin formidable defenses rhinoceros hide

STRONG

aloofness apathy callousness thick hide thick skin unfeelingness

Example Sentences

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And he responded by building a hard shell and walking with a swagger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

Maria Friedman’s unsparing direction and a thrillingly fierce central performance by Jonathan Groff have given the show the hard shell it lacked.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2024

When a beetle flies, its hard shell opens to reveal two hindwings that generate lift.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2024

They have bowls and classic cake cones, but the spiced sweetness of their waffle cone is a nice touch, as are add-ons such as a house-made hard shell.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2023

I dived many times without again touching the hard shell that meant langosta.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor

hard-shell

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