Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Made hard, or harder, or compact; made unfeeling or callous; made obstinate or obdurate; confirmed in error or vice.
- adjective Rendered resistant to the effects of nearby explosions.
- adjective Experienced and inured to hardship.
- adjective Strongly habituated to a certain type of behavior, and unlikely to change. Usually used only of behavior perceived negatively.
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
harden . - adjective Unfeeling or lacking emotion due to experience;
callous .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
- adjective converted to solid form (as concrete)
- adjective used of persons; emotionally hardened
- adjective made tough by habitual exposure
- adjective made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
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Examples
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He sniffed, and as Hap watched, his expression hardened once more.
End of Time P. W. Catanese 2011
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He sniffed, and as Hap watched, his expression hardened once more.
End of Time P. W. Catanese 2011
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Then her expression hardened and she strode after Fandral as if about to rush off to war.
WORLD OF WARCRAFT STORMRAGE Richard A. Knaak 2010
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His expression hardened when he spotted Adam, but just as quickly as his scowl appeared, it was replaced by a smile.
The Clayborne Brides Julie Garwood 2010
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Then her expression hardened and she strode after Fandral as if about to rush off to war.
WORLD OF WARCRAFT STORMRAGE Richard A. Knaak 2010
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His expression hardened when he spotted Adam, but just as quickly as his scowl appeared, it was replaced by a smile.
One Red Rose Julie Garwood 2010
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His expression hardened as he leaned over to unlace his boot.
Deadly Promises Sherrilyn Kenyon 2010
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Then her expression hardened and she strode after Fandral as if about to rush off to war.
WORLD OF WARCRAFT STORMRAGE Richard A. Knaak 2010
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Playfair frowned and his expression hardened just a mite.
Black Butterfly Mark Gatiss 2008
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Her expression hardened and she fixed the white cat with a cold stare.
HIGHER INSTITUTE OF VILLAINOUS EDUCATION Mark Walden 2006
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