Associations to the word «Hardihood»

Wiktionary

HARDIHOOD, noun. Unyielding boldness and daring; firmness in doing something that exposes one to difficulty, danger, or calamity; intrepidness.
HARDIHOOD, noun. Excessive boldness; foolish daring; offensive assurance.

Dictionary definition

HARDIHOOD, noun. The trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger; "the proposal required great boldness"; "the plan required great hardiness of heart".

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