Hardwearing
adj.resilient, capableprofessional
What it means
Able to withstand frequent or demanding use for a long time.
Reach for it when praising practical durability rather than appearance
The shelter chose hardwearing fabric that could survive daily cleaning.
Choose between these
6- everyday
extended useful life should be stated plainly
not when Something can last in storage without being hardwearing in daily use.
- everyday
solid construction resists ordinary damage
not when Sturdy suggests structural firmness and is less natural for thin fabric or surface coatings.
- everyday
resistance to damage matters more than elegance
not when Tough is informal and can imply stiffness or unpleasant texture.
- professional
long service life is the central measurable claim
not when Durable is broad and may refer to weather or storage rather than repeated wear.
- professional
the item tolerates rough environments and handling
not when Rugged can imply bulk or outdoor use that a refined hardwearing material lacks.
- formal
the material recovers after stress or deformation
not when Resilience concerns recovery, not resistance to abrasion or gradual wear.
Said against
3- fragile
- flimsy
- short-lived
It naturally appears in
4- hardwearing fabric
Hardwearing fabric covers the busiest seats in the library.
- hardwearing shoes
Her hardwearing shoes survived another season of field surveys.
- hardwearing finish
A hardwearing finish protects the shared worktables.
- lightweight and hardwearing
The new cases are lightweight and hardwearing enough for touring exhibits.