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hardened

 

[ หˆhษ‘หrdษ™nd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

psychological state

Hardened refers to having developed a toughened or unfeeling attitude, often as a result of difficult experiences. This term is frequently used to describe individuals who have become emotionally insulated due to trauma or hardship. Such a state can lead to a lack of empathy and sensitivity towards others, often making interpersonal relationships challenging. A hardened personality may be seen in people who have faced repeated setbacks, leading them to adopt a protective demeanor.

Synonyms

callous, insensitive, toughened, unfeeling

Examples of usage

  • She became hardened after years of struggle.
  • His hardened demeanor made it hard to approach him.
  • The hardened criminal showed no remorse.
  • After the loss, he felt himself becoming emotionally hardened.
Context #2 | Verb

physical state

Hardened can also refer to something that has become physically solid or firm, often through a process of cooling or strengthening. For example, metals and other materials can be hardened to increase their durability and resistance to wear. This process can be essential in manufacturing and engineering, where strength and reliability of materials are crucial for applications.

Synonyms

fortified, frozen, set, solidified

Examples of usage

  • The metal was hardened by heat treatment.
  • Concrete will harden over time.
  • He hardened the clay by baking it.
  • The plastic will harden when exposed to air.

Translations

Translations of the word "hardened" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น endurecido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gehรคrtet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dikeraskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะณะฐั€ั‚ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ utwardzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็กฌๅŒ–ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท durci

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ endurecido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sertleลŸtirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝํ™”๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ztvrdlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ztvrdnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็กฌๅŒ–็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ otrdnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ harรฐnaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะฐะนั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถhkษ™mlษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ endurecido

Etymology

The word 'hardened' originates from the Old English word 'hardian', which means to make hard or strong. The roots can be traced back to Proto-Germanic '*hardwaz', meaning brave, strong, or hard, which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old High German 'hart' (hard) and Old Norse 'harรฐur'. Over time, the term evolved and diversified in usage, describing not only physical hardness but also emotional resilience or toughness in response to life's challenges. This duality of meaning has made 'hardened' a versatile term in both everyday language and literary contexts, illustrating the complexities of human experience.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,076 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.