What is another word for hard as nails?
Pronunciation:
[ hˈɑːd az nˈe͡ɪlz], [ hˈɑːd az nˈeɪlz], [ h_ˈɑː_d a_z n_ˈeɪ_l_z]
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Similar words for hard as nails:
- cutthroat (adjective)
- determined (adjective)
- hard (adjective)
- hard-bitten (adjective)
- hard-boiled (adjective)
- hardened (adjective)
- insensitive (adjective)
- insusceptible (adjective)
- other relevant words (adjective)
- puissant (adjective)
- strong (adjective)
- tough (adjective)
- unbending (adjective)
- durability (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- other synonyms
Synonyms for Hard as nails:
adj.
• cutthroat (adjective)- ferocious,
- pitiless,
- merciless,
- dog-eat-dog,
- savage,
- relentless,
- bloodthirsty,
- cruel,
- vicious,
- barbarous,
- unprincipled.
- strong-willed,
- dogged,
- pat,
- set on,
- persevering,
- decisive,
- buckled down,
- serious,
- intent,
- on ice,
- unfaltering,
- unhesitating,
- constant,
- decided,
- unflinching,
- earnest,
- purposeful,
- resolved,
- steadfast,
- unwavering,
- bent,
- settled,
- hard-as-nails,
- mean business,
- strong-minded,
- bent on.
- obdurate,
- unpleasant,
- hostile,
- inclement,
- stringent,
- disagreeable,
- unkind,
- rugged,
- antagonistic,
- rancorous,
- bleak,
- harder,
- unsparing,
- brutal,
- coldblooded,
- grim,
- cold,
- intemperate,
- stubborn,
- unjust,
- rigorous,
- distressing,
- dark,
- unfeeling,
- thick-skinned,
- unrelenting,
- grievous,
- resentful,
- stern,
- austere,
- strict,
- dour,
- cold-blooded,
- intolerable,
- perverse,
- painful,
- exacting,
- unsympathetic,
- cold fish,
- angry,
- severe,
- vengeful,
- callous,
- harsh,
- acrimonious,
- bitter.
- compressed,
- rocky,
- hardhanded,
- adamantine,
- iron,
- indurate,
- concentrated,
- compact,
- set,
- Compacted,
- consolidated,
- hardbitten,
- Indurated,
- packed,
- impenetrable.
- case-hardened,
- prepared,
- Habituated,
- accustomed,
- inured,
- inaccessible,
- contemptuous,
- benumbed,
- toughened,
- unsubmissive,
- disdainful,
- Unrepenting,
- unashamed,
- irreverent,
- impious.
- aloof,
- coldhearted,
- tactless,
- obtuse,
- insusceptible,
- unconcerned,
- unsusceptible,
- unresponsive,
- crass,
- Imperceptive,
- bloodless,
- hardened,
- feelingless,
- hardhearted,
- incurious,
- stony.
- hold the fort,
- cool as cucumber,
- tough,
- Unflexible,
- stoical,
- heartless,
- locked in,
- hard line,
- Hard-hearted,
- hard-shelled,
- unbending,
- unexcitable,
- set in stone,
- stiff upper lip,
- singleminded,
- do or die,
- cutthroat,
- hard-boiled,
- hard,
- hardboiled,
- head-strong,
- strong,
- equanimous,
- hardnosed,
- sticking to one's guns,
- roll with punches,
- tough as nails,
- insensitive,
- imperturbable,
- Disimpassioned,
- hold ground.
- durable,
- able-bodied,
- energetic,
- solid,
- hearty,
- heavy-duty,
- capable,
- robust,
- forcible,
- substantial,
- stout,
- reinforced,
- enduring,
- unyielding,
- well-built,
- staunch,
- well-founded,
- sound,
- stark,
- tenacious,
- heavy,
- sturdy,
- active,
- well-made,
- fixed,
- steady,
- forceful,
- hale,
- vigorous,
- muscular,
- in fine feather,
- athletic,
- mighty,
- stable,
- stalwart,
- big,
- strapping,
- hardy,
- secure,
- sinewy,
- able.
n.
• durability (noun) • Other relevant words: (noun)Other synonyms:
How to use "Hard as nails" in context?
The phrase "hard as nails" is often used to describe someone who is tough and unyielding. This is because nails are hard and can withstand a lot of pressure. People who are hard as nails tend to be successful. They are often able to achieve their goals no matter what obstacles are in their way. They also have a strong work ethic and are determined to succeed. This is why it is often said that "hard as nails" people are usually successful.
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