Meaning of the word hardened in English

What does hardened mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hardened

US /ˈhɑːr.dənd/
UK /ˈhɑːr.dənd/

Adjective

1.

used to describe someone who has had a lot of bad experiences and as a result no longer gets upset or shocked:

Example:
hardened detectives/reporters
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