Hardiness

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑrdinəs/

Definitions of hardiness

noun the ability to endure difficult conditions or situations

Example Sentences

A1 Hardiness is important for surviving in harsh conditions.

A2 The plant's hardiness allowed it to withstand the winter frost.

B1 The explorer's hardiness was tested during the extreme trek through the mountains.

B2 The athlete's hardiness and determination led to their victory in the marathon.

C1 The soldier's hardiness and resilience in combat earned them a medal of honor.

C2 The scientist's research on genetic hardiness in plants revolutionized agriculture.

adjective describing someone or something that is tough or resilient

Example Sentences

A1 She showed great hardiness when hiking up the small hill.

A2 The hardiness of the plant allowed it to survive in harsh weather conditions.

B1 The hardiness of the laptop made it durable and long-lasting.

B2 The hardiness of the athlete was evident in their ability to push through the toughest challenges.

C1 The hardiness of the construction materials ensured the building could withstand extreme weather conditions.

C2 His hardiness in the face of adversity was truly remarkable and inspiring to all who knew him.

Examples of hardiness in a Sentence

formal The plant's hardiness allowed it to survive in extreme weather conditions.

informal I'm impressed by your hardiness in tackling such a difficult task.

slang She's got serious hardiness when it comes to dealing with challenges.

figurative His emotional hardiness helped him get through the toughest times in his life.

Grammatical Forms of hardiness

plural

hardinesses

comparative

hardier

superlative

hardiest

present tense

hardiness

future tense

will hardiness

perfect tense

has hardiness

continuous tense

is hardinessing

singular

hardiness

positive degree

hardiness

infinitive

to hardiness

gerund

hardinessing

participle

hardied

Origin and Evolution of hardiness

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'hardiness' originated from Old French 'hardi', meaning bold or daring.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'hardiness' has evolved to not only represent boldness or daring but also resilience, toughness, and the ability to endure difficult conditions.