hardihood

== English == === Alternative forms === hardihead === Etymology === From hardy +‎ -hood. Compare Dutch hardigheid (“hardness, callousness”), German Hartigkeit (“hardness”). === Pronunciation === === Noun === hardihood (countable and uncountable, plural hardihoods) Unyielding boldness and daring; firmness in doing something that exposes one to difficulty, danger, or calamity; intrepidness. Excessive boldness; foolish daring; offensive assurance. (botany) Of a plant, an ability to withstand extreme conditions, hardiness. ==== Translations ====