NONHARDY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

nonhardy

adjective

Definition of nonhardy

as in susceptible

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Adjective

Each saw human nature as susceptible to corruption by base impulses and self-interest.

— Donovan Fifield, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
FODMAPs get fermented by colonic bacteria, producing gas and causing bloating and other gastrointestinal symptoms in susceptible individuals.

— Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026

Definition of susceptible

Adjective

Unlike wealthy nations with the reserves and infrastructure to buffer the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, import-dependent economies are more vulnerable to immediate, cascading supply chain shocks.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Adopted by the Atlanta City Council this spring, the initiative offers a framework to hold the city accountable for protecting workers’ rights and address the needs of vulnerable populations, among other goals, during World Cup games.

— DeAsia Paige, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of vulnerable

Adjective

But the online community is both a highly valuable and quite perishable property, meaning a conventional plug-and-play M&A maneuver could trigger a significant backlash.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Carvel had paid for his rig and his highly perishable freight with a $15 loan from his future wife, Agnes Stewart, and had grand plans.

— Nathan King, airmail.news, 9 July 2026

Definition of perishable

Adjective

After soaking in the salad for a while, the raisins plumped and swelled, adding a yielding explosivity.

— Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
An unexpectedly hawkish Fed meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh last week boosted expectations for a year-end interest rate ⁠hike, further pressuring gold prices, as the prospect of higher interest rates tend to weigh ‌on the non-yielding precious metal.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 23 June 2026

Definition of yielding

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High levels of fine particulate matter in the air from wildfire smoke may be unhealthy for sensitive groups, such as children and people with heart or lung conditions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Right on the heels of Microsoft releasing a record number of security patches, a researcher has published exploit code that can enable low-privilege Windows accounts to make sensitive changes to administrator accounts.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Definition of sensitive

Adjective

That summer, land next to the Okefenokee Swamp that was slated for a titanium mine was purchased by The Conservation Fund, spelling an end to a project some had feared could irreparably damage the fragile ecosystem.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Given an increasingly fragile fiscal backdrop, more may follow.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 19 July 2026

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