noun
hardiness
Hardiness (noun) means Toughness; the ability to endure difficult or demanding conditions.
noun
1
Toughness; the ability to endure difficult or demanding conditions.
2
The ability to cope with tiredness and hardship, or, for a plant, to survive cold weather without harm.
"Kale is known for its winter-hardiness."
3
Courage or boldness in taking risks or standing up to authority.
4
Difficulty and tiredness that must be endured.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English hardynesse, equivalent to hardy + -ness.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for hardiness
business
ugliness
laziness
holiness
happiness
craziness
weariness
readiness
emptiness
manliness
dizziness
tardiness
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of hardiness?
"hardiness" (noun) means toughness; the ability to endure difficult or demanding conditions.
What is another word for hardiness?
Other words for "hardiness" include daring, boldness, robustness, lustiness, hardihood.
What are the different meanings of hardiness?
"hardiness" has 3 main meanings: 1. Toughness; the ability to endure difficult or demanding conditions; 2. The ability to cope with tiredness and hardship, or, for a plant, to survive cold weather without harm; 3. Courage or boldness in taking risks or standing up to authority.
