NONHARDY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

nonhardy

adjective

Definition of nonhardy

as in susceptible

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Adjective

In fact there are a number of herbs, vitamins, and prescription medications that can make your skin especially susceptible to sunburn, including some SSRIs, hypertension medications, and cholesterol-lowering medications.

— Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
Child development experts have noted teenagers are more susceptible to social comparison than adults, so products that reward popularity can be more harmful to their mental health.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of susceptible

Adjective

The composite score of cumulative impacts reflects communities in Chicago that are most burdened by pollution and most vulnerable to its effects.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Damage to civilian infrastructure, including electricity, water and gas systems, could once again leave millions vulnerable during the harsh winter months, raising fears of a repeat of last winter’s severe conditions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of vulnerable

Adjective

The perishable fruits and vegetables were long imported through the Strait of Hormuz to Saudi Arabia’s eastern coasts, now closed by dueling blockades and Iranian demands to extract tolls.

— Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026
During weekend camping trips, lunch meat and other perishable foods need to stay cold for a couple of days.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of perishable

Adjective

Batteries can store electricity, but extreme cold can threaten sensitive electronics and other critical hardware.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
There are several hundred stars that closely orbit this giant black hole and are sensitive to its gravity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of sensitive

Adjective

The latter can be ceramic (which is unfortunately fragile), steel (usually with a protective chrome finish) or wood.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Construction accidents are common in India, where rapid infrastructure growth often collides with fragile geology, construction lapses, extreme weather and safety standards.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of fragile

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