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hardened

UK
/ˈhɑːdənd/
US
/ˈhɑrdənd/
hardened off
hardened off

Translations

hardenedadjective
more hardened
Comp.
most hardened
Super.
UK
/ˈhɑːd(ə)nd/
US
/ˈhɑrd(ə)nd/
The lava cooled into a hardened crust.
La lave s'est refroidie en une croûte durcie.
endurciAu sens figuré : devenu résistant, insensible ou impassible à force d'exposition ou d'expériences difficiles.
After years of working in the harsh environment, he became hardened to the extreme conditions.
Après des années de travail dans un environnement rude, il est devenu endurci face aux conditions extrêmes.
Additional translations
invétéréSurtout pour une habitude ou un trait bien ancré, notamment avec des noms comme fumeur.
Synonyms
toughened
solidified
calloused
rigid
inflexible
stiff
unfeeling
resilient
Antonyms
softened
hardenverb

hardened

Past Simple

hardened
Past Simple
hardened
Past Participle
hardening
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɑːdən/
US
/ˈhɑrdən/
The clay will harden if left out in the sun.
L'argile durcira si on la laisse au soleil.
The judge's attitude began to harden as the trial progressed.
L'attitude du juge s'est durcie au fur et à mesure que le procès avançait.
se raffermirSe dit d’une résolution, d’une opinion ou d’un sentiment qui devient plus ferme.
His resolve to finish the marathon hardened with each passing mile.
Sa résolution de terminer le marathon s'est raffermie à chaque kilomètre parcouru.
se raffermirEn économie et en finance, pour des prix, marchés ou taux qui redeviennent plus fermes.
Share prices hardened during afternoon trading.
Les cours des actions se sont raffermis pendant les échanges de l'après-midi.
Additional translations
s'aguerrirS’emploie surtout pour une personne qui devient plus résistante aux conditions difficiles.
Synonyms
solidify
set
thicken
stiffen
freeze
congeal
cement
fortify
strengthen
Antonyms
soften

Definitions

hardenedadjective
Having become or been made hard or solid.
The lava cooled into a hardened crust.
Having developed a strong resistance or immunity to something, often due to repeated exposure.
After years of working in the harsh environment, he became hardened to the extreme conditions.
Having a tough or unfeeling character, often as a result of difficult experiences.
The detective was a hardened veteran of the force, unfazed by the gruesome crime scenes.
Firmly established or habitual; unlikely to change.
He was a hardened smoker who lit a cigarette every hour.
hardenverb
To make or become hard or harder.
The clay will harden if left out in the sun.
To make or become more severe or less sympathetic.
The judge's attitude began to harden as the trial progressed.
To become more determined or resolute.
His resolve to finish the marathon hardened with each passing mile.
To make or become more resistant to difficult conditions.
The soldiers were trained to harden themselves against the harsh weather.
(of prices, markets, or rates) To rise or become firmer after a period of weakness.
Share prices hardened during afternoon trading.
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