nonhardy

adjective

Definition of nonhardynext
as in susceptible

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonhardy
  1. susceptible
  2. vulnerable
  3. perishable
  4. yielding
  5. sensitive
  6. fragile
Adjective
  • Those with preexisting conditions are most susceptible to serious illness from Vibrio vulnificus, the Louisiana Health Department said.
    — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Although the precise mechanisms remain incompletely understood, evidence indicates that exposure to components of tick saliva stimulates the production of IgE antibodies against alpha-gal in susceptible individuals.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of susceptible
Adjective
  • And while global child mortality data for 2025 won’t be available for several months, health officials are already bracing for a surge in deaths among the world’s youngest and most vulnerable.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • District leaders warned that the move could leave CPS vulnerable to midyear cuts if the money doesn’t materialize.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of vulnerable
Adjective
  • Travel experts recommend simple, non-perishable snacks, secure containers, and considerate timing when eating on board.
    — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Get leftovers and other perishable foods into the refrigerator within two hours, and keep your refrigerator at 40°F or colder.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of perishable
Adjective
  • Lead—dense but yielding, silvery but ashen, handy but deadly—was long used for this purpose.
    — Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of yielding
Adjective
  • To avoid this sensitive date, pre-orders are now predicted to start on Saturday, September 12th.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 A sensitive conversation can support your reputation when handled well.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensitive
Adjective
  • Sri Sarma of Johns Hopkins highlights how biological neural networks offer superior adaptability, efficiency, and resilience, unlike fragile digital systems.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The miracle behind Cruz’s discovery is that amphibians such as frogs, toads and salamanders rarely make it into the fossil records because of their fragile skeletons.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fragile
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