hardihood meaning

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hardihood (noun): the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger.

Definition of hardihood

  1. the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
    • the proposal required great boldness
    • the plan required great hardiness of heart

    Synonyms: boldness, daring, hardiness

    Type of: fearlessness

    Kinds: adventurousness, daredevilry, audacity, shamelessness

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in OD · 9-letter words

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