Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Hardscrabble.
How to pronounce hardscrabble:
US
Hardscrabble - as an adjective satellite
Barely satisfying a lower standard
Example: "The sharecropper's hardscrabble life"
Hardscrabble - as an adjective
Of land: taking a lot of work to farm, and even then not very productive.
Involving hard work and struggle.
Example: "He leads a hardscrabble existence."
Example Sentences
"He grew up in a hardscrabble farming community."
"The town is known for its hardscrabble neighborhoods."
"They endured a hardscrabble existence in a small mining town."
"The hardscrabble terrain made it difficult to build roads."
"Life on the hardscrabble farm was full of challenges."
Word Game Points
Is HARDSCRABBLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hardscrabble is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HARDSCRABBLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is HARDSCRABBLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hardscrabble is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHARDSCRABBLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is HARDSCRABBLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hardscrabble is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHARDSCRABBLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.