Definitions

hard-shell

[hahrd-shel] / ˈhɑrdˌʃɛl /

ADJECTIVE

confirmed

Synonyms

WEAK

accepted accustomed chronic deep-rooted deep-seated dyed-in-the-wool entrenched firmly established fixed habituated hardened ineradicable ingrained inured inveterate irradicable long-established proved seasoned set settled staid

NOUN

ability to withstand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

armor defense elephant skin formidable defenses rhinoceros hide

STRONG

aloofness apathy callousness thick hide thick skin unfeelingness

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A proper hard shell taco is a beautiful thing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Maria Friedman’s unsparing direction and a thrillingly fierce central performance by Jonathan Groff have given the show the hard shell it lacked.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2024

When a beetle flies, its hard shell opens to reveal two hindwings that generate lift.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2024

He has previously joked that she has a "hard shell and isn't for turning".

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2024

The sparkling, hard shell of the hotel protected her when she needed it.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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