hardness

The word “hardness” has 2 syllables: hard-ness

It's pronounced as /ˈhɑrdnəs/

What is synonym and antonym for hardness?

In the thesaurus, “hardness” has 99 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hardness along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hardness

acerbity
adherence
adversity
affliction
aplomb
asceticism
asperity
assurance
austereness
austerity
backbone
balance
bar
block
callousness
catch
chain
check
clog
cohesion
constancy
crimp
cruelty
dependability
determination
deterrent
difficulty
discomfort
dourness
durability
embarrassment
encumbrance
endurance
establishment
exactingness
fastness
fetter
firmness
grimness
gruffness
handicap
hard-heartedness
hardheartedness
hardship
harshness
hindrance
hitch
hump
hurdle
immobility
immovability
impediment
implacability
inconvenience
inflexibility
inhibition
interference
knock
let
manacle
maturity
misfortune
mishap
monasticism
nuisance
obduracy
obdurateness
obstacle
obstinacy
obstruction
permanence
perseverance
pitilessness
pons asinorum
resoluteness
resolve
rigidity
rigidness
rigor
rigorousness
rub
security
severity
shackle
sharpness
snag
solidity
steadfastness
sternness
stop
strictness
stringency
stubbornness
toughness
tragedy
trammel
trial
tribulation
unkindness

Antonyms for hardness

advantage
break
compliance
doubt
flexibility
forbearance
gentility
gentleness
indulgence
instability
kindness
laxness
lenience
mildness
opportunity
patience
pliability
pliancy
responsiveness
softness
spinelessness
tenderness
tolerance
uncertainty
weakness
willingness

Meanings of hardness

noun
1. The quality of being hard.
2. An instance of this quality; hardship.
3. The quantity of calcium carbonate dissolved in water, usually expressed in parts per million (ppm).
4. The resistance to scratching, cutting, indentation or abrasion of a metal or other solid material.
5. The penetrating ability of electromagnetic radiation, such as x-rays; generally, the shorter the wavelength, the harder and more penetrating the radiation.
6. The measure of resistance to damage of a facility, equipment, installation, or telecommunications infrastructure when subjected to attack.

Example Sentences

The hardness of the metal makes it ideal for construction.
He was known for the emotional hardness he displayed under pressure.
The hardness of the water left mineral stains on the glass.
Scientists measure the hardness of minerals using the Mohs scale.
Her voice had a certain hardness that suggested anger.

On this page you'll find 125 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hardness, such as: acerbity, adherence, advantage, adversity, affliction, aplomb, asceticism.

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