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hardiness

American  
[hahr-dee-nis] / ˈhɑr di nɪs /

noun

  1. the capacity for enduring or sustaining hardship, privation, etc.; capability of surviving under unfavorable conditions.

  2. courage; boldness; audacity.

hardiness British  
/ ˈhɑːdɪnɪs /

noun

  1. the condition or quality of being hardy, robust, or bold

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Etymology

Origin of hardiness

A Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; hardy 1, -ness

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