Associations to the word «Hardiness»

Wiktionary

HARDINESS, noun. The state of being hardy, especially (of a plant) of being resistant to cold or other environmental conditions.
HARDINESS, noun. (obsolete) hardihood; boldness; firmness; assurance
HARDINESS, noun. (obsolete) hardship; fatigue

Dictionary definition

HARDINESS, noun. The property of being strong and healthy in constitution.
HARDINESS, noun. The trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger; "the proposal required great boldness"; "the plan required great hardiness of heart".

Wise words

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