hardened

[ hahr-dnd ]
/ ˈhɑr dnd /

adjective

Origin of hardened

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at harden, -ed2

OTHER WORDS FROM hardened

sem·i·hard·ened, adjective un·hard·ened, adjective well-hard·ened, adjective

Definition for hardened (2 of 2)

harden
[ hahr-dn ]
/ ˈhɑr dn /

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

Origin of harden

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; see origin at hard, -en1

OTHER WORDS FROM harden

Example sentences from the Web for hardened

British Dictionary definitions for hardened (1 of 3)

hardened
/ (ˈhɑːdənd) /

adjective

rigidly set, as in a mode of behaviour
toughened, as by custom; seasoned
(of a nuclear missile site) constructed to withstand a nuclear attack

British Dictionary definitions for hardened (2 of 3)

harden 1
/ (ˈhɑːdən) /

verb

to make or become hard or harder; freeze, stiffen, or set
to make or become more hardy, tough, or unfeeling
to make or become stronger or firmer they hardened defences
to make or become more resolute or set hardened in his resolve
(intr) commerce
  1. (of prices, a market, etc) to cease to fluctuate
  2. (of price) to rise higher
See also harden off, harden up

British Dictionary definitions for hardened (3 of 3)

harden 2
/ (ˈhɑːdən) /

noun

a rough fabric made from hards