hard-shell

Adjective

Meaning

Unyielding; insensible to argument; uncompromising; strict.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

accepted stern determined fixed severe firm strict contrary harsh rigid bitter chronic demanding cruel accustomed
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Antonyms

slack temporary flexible yielding compliant silly
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Examples

Hard-shell lobsters with firm shells, but with less sweet meat, can survive shipping to Boston, New York, and even Los Angeles, so they command a higher price than new-shell lobsters. Source: Internet

Burritos, tortas, empanadas, enchiladas, quesadillas, chile rellenos, and nachos are all spectacular, and tacos are served in corn tortillas, hard-shell tortillas, and flour tortillas. Source: Internet

The NASA Ames Research Center experimental AX-5 hard-shell space suit had a flexibility rating of 95%. Source: Internet

Hard-shell suits Hard-shell suits are usually made of metal or composite materials and do not use fabric for joints. Source: Internet

Hybrid suits Hybrid suits have hard-shell parts and fabric parts. Source: Internet

There are four theoretical approaches to suit design: NASA's experimental AX-5 hard-shell space suit (1988) Soft suits Soft suits typically are made mostly of fabrics. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hard-sectored hard-sell approach hard-set hard-shell clam hard-shell crab hard-shelled