hardiness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the property of being strong and healthy in constitution
  2. noun the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

Etymology

From Middle English hardynesse; equivalent to hardy + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

robustness, lustiness, validity

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