Antonyms for hardy

Grammar : Adj

Spell : hahr-dee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑr di

Definition of hardy

Origin : c.1200, "bold, daring, fearless," from Old French hardi, from past participle of hardir "to harden, be or make bold," from Frankish *hardjan, from Proto-Germanic *hardjan "to make hard" (cf. Old Frisian herda, Old High German herten, Old Norse herða, Gothic gahardjan "make hard;" see hard). Sense influenced by English hard. Related: Hardily; hardiness. Hardhede "physical hardiness" is attested from early 15c.

adj strong, tough

Example sentences :

Then followed some of the second class, Stevenson, Meredith, Hardy.
Extract from : « Ballads of a Bohemian » by Robert W. Service

Hardy was leaving just at the same time, and so they went out together.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

It was kind of Mrs. Hardy to shew this interest, and Mrs. Weston esteemed her for it.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

"George, I am afraid you have got into some bad business again," said Hardy.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

"Your proposed stroll will be knocked on the head," said Hardy to George.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

Williams and Lawson had, as Hardy predicted, been a source of great annoyance to George.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

The hours seemed like days to George while Hardy was on his mission.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

To decide the question, I read two books; one agrees with you, and the other with Hardy.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

"I cannot tell you how thankful I am to you, Mr. Hardy," said Mrs. Weston, as he concluded.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

"It is, sir; but it is sadder for George than for his friends," replied Hardy.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

Synonyms for hardy

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