hardened

[hahr-dnd] / ˈhɑr dnd /

ADJECTIVE

unfeeling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coldhearted seasoned

STRONG

accustomed benumbed callous habituated indurated inured prepared steeled toughened unbending

WEAK

case-hardened contemptuous cruel disdainful hard as nails hard-bitten hard-boiled hardhearted heartless impenetrable impious inaccessible irreverent obdurate obtuse resistant unashamed uncaring uncompassionate unemotional unrepenting unsubmissive

Antonyms

WEAK

compassionate feeling kind nice sympathetic

Example Sentences

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"I found myself growing absorbed in the craft itself, especially the hamon" -- distinctive, milky-white patterns along the hardened edge of a katana.

From Barron's

"Ammunition of this nature is intended to defeat structures, vehicles and hardened targets, including lightly armoured personnel carriers," the representative said.

From BBC

He said his belief in the need for a No 10 refresh had "hardened" in recent weeks.

From BBC

Drawing on recently declassified information, DiNanno hardened those allegations and offered some new details.

From The Wall Street Journal

Farage said he had chosen Thomas because he was "battle hardened".

From BBC

hardened

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