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σκληρός — meaning in English

skliros

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English meaning

cruel adj Deliberately causing pain or suffering to others, without mercy.
harsh adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
tough adjective Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.

Senses

σκληρός is used for these senses in English:

cruel Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.
tough (of a person or animal) Rugged or physically hardy.
tough A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.

harsh — full definition

adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
adj Overly critical or unkind in tone.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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