hardwearing

Stands up well

Hardwearing describes materials or products that withstand prolonged use without deteriorating.

A hardwearing fabric resists tears and abrasion; hardwearing boots last through seasons of rough treatment.

The term is more common in British than American English, where *durable* often substitutes: These hardwearing carpets are ideal for high-traffic areas.

durability

durable

Able to withstand use

strong · solid · reinforced · heavy-duty · abrasion-resistant · long-lasting · reliable · dependable · quality · enduring

rugged

outdoors

In open air

terrain · trail · camping · backpacking · off-road · all-terrain · utility · rough · adventure · wilderness

materials

denim

Tough cotton twill

kevlar · ripstop · tweed · polyester · rubber · gore-tex · oilskin · microfiber

Categories
Opposites
durability

hardwearingflimsy

Weak and easily damaged

short-lived · perishable · disposable · ephemeral · fragile

robustness

hardwearingfragile

Easily broken or damaged

delicate · flimsy · frail · breakable · brittle

Family

hard, wear, wearing, hardware, wearable, hard-wearing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G