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Hardihood
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the strength and determination to withstand difficulties, especially challenging conditions
hardihood
n
hardy
n
Example
Soldiers are chosen as much for their physical hardiness as their mental hardihood - the ability to endure stress, danger and privation.
Although weak in body, her indomitable spirit and hardihood enabled her to battle her illness for many years.
Growing up poor on a farm developed in her a hardihood and strength of character that served her well throughout her life.
