Meaning of hardihood in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɑrdiˌhʊd/

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  1. Noun

    hardihood

    Definitions

    1. the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

    Examples

    • « the proposal required great boldness »

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  • « Had we lived I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. These rough notes and our dead bodies must tell the tale. »
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  • « The sea - this truth must be confessed - has no generosity. No display of manly qualities - courage, hardihood, endurance, faithfulness - has ever been known to touch its irresponsible consciousness of power. »
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  • « Everybody in America is soft, and hates conflict. The cure for this, both in politics and social life, is the same - hardihood. Give them raw truth. »
    John Jay Chapman

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