Definitions

hardy

[hahr-dee] / ˈhɑr di /

ADJECTIVE

strong, tough

Synonyms

STRONG

firm fit hale solid sound stalwart stout well

WEAK

able able-bodied acclimatized brawny burly capable enduring fresh hardened healthy hearty hefty in fine fettle in good condition in good shape indefatigable inured lusty mighty muscular physically fit powerful resistant robust rugged seasoned staunch sturdy substantial tenacious unflagging vigorous

Antonyms

STRONG

incomplete sick soft unfit unhealthy weak

WEAK

feeble infirm invalid tender

Example Sentences

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Those immediately guarding the president seem to be hardy and quick, but the peripheries of such events are a continuing problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Australia has long supposed that its troops are the kind you want to be fighting alongside, but also fighting against: effective, hardy, brave and loyal while being fair and ethical.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Previous work has shown that the hardy microbe can withstand radiation and desiccation, making it a candidate for interplanetary survival.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

They look for hardy alder trees, which indicate an area that had been dug up for mining years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

As she said, we were the people of the Tang, by which she meant we were a tough, hardy, patient race.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep

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