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Hardy

Capable of enduring hardship; robust and resilient in difficult conditions.

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The U.S. Marines are trained to survive in hostile and harsh conditions; they are made to be die-hard.

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Sounds Like

HAR-dee

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Looks Like

Looks like 'hard' + the suffix -y; visually resembles the word 'hard'.

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Hardy plants are drought resistant and can survive hot, dry summers with minimal watering.

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Other Forms

Hardinessnoun

Hardilyadverb

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Connect With

endurance, resilience, toughness, robustness, sturdiness

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Note

Hardy describes endurance and strength under challenging conditions, not just toughness in general. It is commonly used for people, animals, and plants that cope well with adversity or harsh environments. Do not confuse with 'hard' meaning strict or difficult in terms of rules or tasks.

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Examples

Hardy plants can thrive with little water.
The hikers remained hardy despite the freezing wind.

Synonyms

robuststurdytoughresilientstalwart

Antonyms

fragiledelicateweak

Etymology

From Old French hardi 'bold, stout', from a root related to hard; the sense evolved to include endurance and robustness in English.

Mnemonic

HARDY: Hearty, Adaptable, Resilient, Durable, Year-round.

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