Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrdnd/
verb to make or become hard or harder
A1 The chocolate bar hardened in the refrigerator.
A2 The criminal had hardened his heart to any feelings of remorse.
B1 Years of working in the harsh conditions had hardened her hands.
B2 The soldier had hardened his resolve to complete the mission, no matter the cost.
C1 The politician's stance on the issue had hardened over time, making compromise difficult.
C2 After facing many challenges, she had hardened into a strong and resilient leader.
adjective having become solid or firm; toughened
A1 The bread became hardened after being left out for too long.
A2 His hardened attitude towards life made it difficult for him to connect with others.
B1 The criminal had a hardened look in his eyes, indicating he was not easily swayed.
B2 The soldier's hardened resolve helped him push through the toughest of battles.
C1 Years of experience had hardened her into a formidable leader.
C2 The detective's hardened demeanor masked the compassion he felt for the victims.
adverb in a hardened manner
A1 The ice cream hardened quickly in the freezer.
A2 She hardened her heart against his pleas for forgiveness.
B1 The criminal had a hardened expression on his face as he was led away in handcuffs.
B2 After years of working in the harsh conditions, his hands had become hardened and calloused.
C1 Her resolve to succeed in the face of adversity only hardened as time went on.
C2 The soldier's resolve was hardened by the trials of war, making him a formidable opponent.
formal The metal was hardened through a process of heating and cooling.
informal His heart had hardened after years of disappointment.
slang She's a hardened criminal, watch out for her.
figurative His resolve was hardened by the challenges he faced.
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