hardy

/ˈhɑːdi/adjective

Physically tough and able to cope with difficult or harsh conditions.

Example sentences

“Only the hardiest plants survive the mountain winters.”
“Hardy sheep graze on the windswept hills all winter.”

A gardener's term of art: hardy plants survive frost outdoors, unlike tender ones. Not to be confused with 'hearty', which means warm and vigorous.

Featured as word of the day on August 18, 2026.

Synonyms for hardy

tough
robust
sturdy
rugged
resilient

Antonyms

Often confused with hardy

hardy vs hearty: hearty (adjective): Warm, sincere, and enthusiastic.

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