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Having a tough outer shell. / (figuratively) Rigid or uncompromising in principles, especially in religion or politics.

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hardshell

Source Word

hardshell

Adjective

figuratively

Having a tough outer shell. / (figuratively) Rigid or uncompromising in principles, especially in religion or politics.

Japanese Meaning

硬い外殻を持つ / （比喩的に）原則に対して融通の利かない、厳格な態度（特に宗教や政治分野において）

A hardshell case protected the laptop from scratches and impacts.

堅い外殻を持つケースが傷や衝撃からノートパソコンを守った。

Sense（1）

Having a tough outer shell.

His favorite seafood is hardshell crabs.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) Rigid or uncompromising in principles, especially in religion or politics.

Though it was a commonly held opinion, now only hardshell Baptists oppose dancing.