hardihood

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

resolution courage daring boldness pluck hardiness audacity impudence effrontery intrepidity moxie birr energy fortitude pep
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Antonyms

fear horror agility cowardice delicacy softness
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Hypernyms

fearlessness

Hyponyms

audacity temerity shamelessness audaciousness adventurousness brazenness

Related terms

hardihead

Examples

the proposal required great boldness Source: Internet

the plan required great hardiness of heart Source: Internet

Abdur Rahman left on those who met him in India the impression of a clear-headed man of action, with great self-reliance and hardihood, not without indications of the implacable severity that too often marked his administration. Source: Internet

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. Source: Internet

Their hardihood is evident in their wild appearance, and they are beings who are cruel to their children on the very day they are born. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hardier hardiest hardihead hardily hardim Hardiman