NONHARDY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

nonhardy

adjective

Definition of nonhardy

as in susceptible

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Adjective

Control Apple maggot flies are closely monitored in susceptible regions, and small outbreaks can sometimes be managed without conventional pesticides.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
White wines and rosés are especially susceptible to the phenomenon known as lightstrike, but sunlight can ruin any wine.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of susceptible

Adjective

Gemini May 21 – June 20 Sharing something creative may feel more vulnerable than usual today.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
The aim is to atone for the Catholic Church's failure to protect its youngest and most vulnerable members from predator priests.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of vulnerable

Adjective

Like other foods, bird seed is perishable and will spoil if it’s kept in unsuitable conditions.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Eversource is urging customers to prepare or restock storm kits that should include flashlights, batteries, water, non-perishable foods, medications, pet food and other necessities.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of perishable

Adjective

These resources can be used to breed new varieties of crops that are higher yielding, more resilient to climate change, and more nutritious.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Lead—dense but yielding, silvery but ashen, handy but deadly—was long used for this purpose.

— Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026

Definition of yielding

Adjective

The housing market, being the most interest rate sensitive sector, bears the initial brunt of this pressure.

— , CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Saavedra admitted to illegally using his department credentials to access sensitive law enforcement databases on Iza’s behalf.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of sensitive

Adjective

Projections suggest that if the epidemic continues at its current pace, 25,000 people in Fiji will be living with HIV by 2029, figures that Soqo says would push Fiji's fragile health system to the brink of collapse.

— David Cox, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
Dry cleaners have access to solvents and techniques that can safely remove wax and stains without damaging fragile fibers.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

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