Hardened
Hardened adjective - Able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure.
Usage example: hardened from years of deprivation and grief, the man regarded the house fire as just another misfortune in a life filled with them
Tender
Tender adjective - Easily injured without careful handling.
Usage example: tender pride that got bruised when his girlfriend dumped him
Both words in one sentence
- Tender Tears: Characters will cry out of sorrow, happiness or despair at least once per chapter - even the most battle-hardened of generals.
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