Pronunciation: /ˈɪndəˌreɪt/
noun a person who is unfeeling or unyielding
A1 The indurate of the rock made it difficult to break.
A2 The indurate of his heart prevented him from showing any emotion.
B1 The indurate of her beliefs made it hard for her to consider other viewpoints.
B2 The indurate of the criminal's demeanor suggested he had no remorse for his actions.
C1 The indurate of the politician's stance on the issue alienated many of his supporters.
C2 The indurate of the CEO's decision led to widespread layoffs within the company.
verb to make or become hard or solid
A1 The clay will indurate in the sun.
A2 She indurated her heart against his advances.
B1 The constant criticism from her boss indurated her resolve to find a new job.
B2 Years of working in a high-pressure environment had indurated him to stress.
C1 The soldier's experiences in war had indurated him to the horrors of battle.
C2 His years of political maneuvering had indurated him to the cutthroat nature of politics.
adjective hardened or unfeeling
A1 The indurate rock was difficult to break.
A2 She had an indurate attitude towards people who were always late.
B1 The indurate rules of the company were strictly enforced.
B2 His indurate personality made it hard for others to get close to him.
C1 The indurate policies of the government were met with strong opposition.
C2 The indurate beliefs of the community were deeply ingrained and difficult to change.
formal The scientist's theory was indurate, supported by years of research and evidence.
informal She's pretty indurate about her decision to quit her job and travel the world.
slang I can't believe how indurate he is about going to that concert, he won't stop talking about it.
figurative His heart had become indurate after years of betrayal and disappointment.
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