hardiness
/'hɑ:dinis/
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Definition
Noun: 1. The quality of being able to endure hardship, difficulty, or harsh conditions; resilience. This meaning emphasizes toughness and the capacity to withstand physical or environmental stress. 2. The quality of being bold, brave, or daring; courage in undertaking risky or difficult actions. This meaning focuses on mental or moral strength and a willingness to face danger or uncertainty.
Usage
The word "hardiness" is a formal noun used to describe a quality of a person, group, or sometimes an organism. It is often used in contexts discussing character, survival, or challenging endeavors.
Examples
- The hardiness of the early pioneers allowed them to survive the long, harsh winter.
- Climbing that mountain requires not just skill but also great mental hardiness.
- The plant's hardiness makes it suitable for gardens in cold climates.
- She faced the criticism with remarkable hardiness and never lost her confidence.
Advanced Usage
- "Hardiness of heart": A literary or formal phrase describing emotional or spiritual resilience and courage.
- The soldiers showed great hardiness of heart in the face of the enemy.
Variants and Related Words
- Hardy (adjective): Possessing the qualities of hardiness; robust, bold, or courageous.
- A hardy breed of sheep.
- A hardy group of explorers.
Synonyms
- Resilience
- Toughness
- Robustness
- Stamina
- Fortitude
- Boldness
- Courage
- Daring
Antonyms
- Fragility
- Weakness
- Delicacy
- Timidity
- Cowardice
Noun
- the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
- the proposal required great boldness
- the plan required great hardiness of heart
- the property of being strong and healthy in constitution