hardened
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrdənd/
Definition
Made physically harder or more solid; made emotionally or morally strong and unyielding.
Examples
The chef used a hardened spatula to scrape the burnt food off the pan.
She was a hardened criminal, having spent decades in and out of prison.
His hardened exterior hid a surprisingly sensitive nature.
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