Antonyms for hardboiled

Grammar : Adj

Spell : hahrd-boil

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑrdˈbɔɪl

Definition of hardboiled

As in insensitive : adj indifferent, callous
As in matter-of-fact : adj realistic, unembellished
As in obdurate : adj pigheaded, stubborn
As in practical : adj realistic, useful
As in pragmatic : adj sensible
As in realistic : adj sensible, matter-of-fact
As in sober : adj calm, peaceful; dull
As in stern : adj serious, authoritarian
As in stony : adj hard, icy in appearance, response
As in strict : adj authoritarian
As in tough : adj obstinate, rough
As in unaffected : adj unchanged, unmoved
As in unemotional : adj not responsive
As in hardheaded : adj stubborn
As in callous : adj cruel, insensitive
As in hard-nosed : adj tough and shrewd
As in compassionless : adj unsympathetic
As in insusceptible : adj insensitive
As in naturalistic : adj realistic
As in pragmatical : adj realistic
As in stonyhearted : adj cold-blooded
As in true-life : adj realistic
As in unromantic : adj realistic
As in cold-blooded : adj cruel, heartless
As in determined : adj driven, persistent
As in down-to-earth : adj reasonable, practical
As in earthy : adj unsophisticated
As in aloof : adj remote
As in hard : adj cruel, ruthless
As in hard-boiled : adj tough
As in hardened : adj unfeeling
As in hardhearted : adj cold, cruel
As in hard-line : adj firm
As in hard-nosed/hardheaded : adj stubborn
As in harsh : adj nasty, abusive
As in heartless : adj without feeling; cold

Example sentences :

He had brought with him, in the bag, some biscuits and hardboiled eggs; and of a portion of these he made a hearty meal.
Extract from : « Held Fast For England » by G. A. Henty

The hardboiled white of egg retains its original appearance and consistency.
Extract from : « The Life of the Fly » by J. Henri Fabre

It seemed a pity to destroy them without trying them cold, and hardboiled, like plovers' eggs.
Extract from : « Through East Anglia in a Motor Car » by J. E. (James Edmund) Vincent

Synonyms for hardboiled

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