Antonyms for hardboiled


Grammar : Adj
Spell : hahrd-boil
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑrdˈbɔɪl


Definition of hardboiled

  • As in insensitive : adj indifferent, callous
  • As in matter-of-fact : adj realistic, unembellished
  • As in obdurate : adj pigheaded, stubborn
  • As in practical : adj realistic, useful
  • As in pragmatic : adj sensible
  • As in realistic : adj sensible, matter-of-fact
  • As in sober : adj calm, peaceful; dull
  • As in stern : adj serious, authoritarian
  • As in stony : adj hard, icy in appearance, response
  • As in strict : adj authoritarian
  • As in tough : adj obstinate, rough
  • As in unaffected : adj unchanged, unmoved
  • As in unemotional : adj not responsive
  • As in hardheaded : adj stubborn
  • As in callous : adj cruel, insensitive
  • As in hard-nosed : adj tough and shrewd
  • As in compassionless : adj unsympathetic
  • As in insusceptible : adj insensitive
  • As in naturalistic : adj realistic
  • As in pragmatical : adj realistic
  • As in stonyhearted : adj cold-blooded
  • As in true-life : adj realistic
  • As in unromantic : adj realistic
  • As in cold-blooded : adj cruel, heartless
  • As in determined : adj driven, persistent
  • As in down-to-earth : adj reasonable, practical
  • As in earthy : adj unsophisticated
  • As in aloof : adj remote
  • As in hard : adj cruel, ruthless
  • As in hard-boiled : adj tough
  • As in hardened : adj unfeeling
  • As in hardhearted : adj cold, cruel
  • As in hard-line : adj firm
  • As in hard-nosed/hardheaded : adj stubborn
  • As in harsh : adj nasty, abusive
  • As in heartless : adj without feeling; cold
Example sentences :
  • He had brought with him, in the bag, some biscuits and hardboiled eggs; and of a portion of these he made a hearty meal.
  • Extract from : « Held Fast For England » by G. A. Henty
  • The hardboiled white of egg retains its original appearance and consistency.
  • Extract from : « The Life of the Fly » by J. Henri Fabre
  • It seemed a pity to destroy them without trying them cold, and hardboiled, like plovers' eggs.
  • Extract from : « Through East Anglia in a Motor Car » by J. E. (James Edmund) Vincent

Synonyms for hardboiled

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