hardened
/ˈhɑːdn̩d/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Made physically hard.
Adjective
Examples
hardened steel
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Having been accustomed or desensitized to something unpleasant through exposure or experience; inured.
Adjective
Examples
hardened police officers
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hardened” mean?
Made physically hard.
Is “hardened” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.