Top synonyms for “hardened”: case-hardened, enured, hard-boiled, inured, set, tempered, toughened, treated, and 5 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)converted to solid form (as concrete)
- (adjective)used of persons; emotionally hardened“faced a case-hardened judge”
- (adjective)protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)“hardened missile silos”
- (adjective)made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment“a sword of tempered steel”
- (adjective)made tough by habitual exposure“hardened fishermen”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "hardened"?
Common synonyms for "hardened" include case-hardened, enured, hard-boiled, inured, set, tempered. Our thesaurus lists 13 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "hardened"?
Antonyms for "hardened" include soft. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "hardened" mean?
converted to solid form (as concrete)
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