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Vocabulary Entry
hardened
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Made tough or strong, often through exposure to difficult conditions.
Example Sentences
"The hardened soldier showed no fear in battle."
"Her hardened exterior masked a kind heart."
"After years of working in the industry, he became a hardened professional."
V
verb
Past tense of harden; to make or become hard or tougher.
Example Sentences
"The chef hardened the chocolate by cooling it quickly."
"Over time, the clay hardened into a solid structure."
"She had hardened her resolve to face the challenges ahead."