Hardihood

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrdiˌhʊd/

Definitions of hardihood

noun strength or toughness of character

Example Sentences

A1 She showed great hardihood when she climbed the small hill.

A2 The hiker's hardihood was evident as he trekked through the rugged terrain.

B1 The explorer's hardihood led him to venture into unknown territories.

B2 The soldier's hardihood in battle earned him the respect of his comrades.

C1 His hardihood in facing challenges made him a natural leader.

C2 The mountaineer's hardihood was unmatched as he conquered the highest peaks.

Examples of hardihood in a Sentence

formal The knight's hardihood in battle was unmatched by any of his peers.

informal I admire your hardihood in taking on such a challenging project.

slang Her hardihood in standing up to the bully was impressive.

figurative The hardihood of the entrepreneur to start her own business was truly inspiring.

Grammatical Forms of hardihood

• past tense: hardihooded
• plural: hardihoods
• comparative: hardier
• superlative: hardiest
• present tense: hardihood
• future tense: will hardihood
• perfect tense: has hardihooded
• continuous tense: is hardihooding
• singular: hardihood
• positive degree: hardihood
• infinitive: to hardihood
• gerund: hardihooding
• participle: hardihooded

Origin and Evolution of hardihood

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'hardihood' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'hardie' meaning bold or courageous.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hardihood' has evolved to also encompass the qualities of resilience, determination, and audacity, in addition to boldness and courage.