Synonyms for
Hardness
Definition
The quality or condition of being hard, firm, or rigid.
Synonyms & similar words
callosity
rigorousness
severity
insensibility
inclemency
ruggedness
rigour
stiffness
unfeelingness
rigourousness
callousness
harshness
rigor
softness
severeness
firmness
stiffness
solidity
toughness
durability
strength
resilience
rigidity
robustness
solidness
compactness
density
hardness
heaviness
massiveness
substantiality
thickening
thickness
denseness
impenetrability
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Example sentences
- The hardness of the candy made it difficult to chew.
- The hardness of the rock made it impossible to break with a hammer.
- The hardness of the hockey puck made it glide smoothly across the ice.
- The hardness of the bread made it stale quickly.
- The hardness of the wood made it durable for building homes.
Quotes
The hardness of a diamond is part of its usefulness, but its true value is in the light that shines through it. - B.K.S. Iyengar
Strength and hardness are not synonymous. Hardness is often indicative of weakness, whereas strength manifests itself through flexibility. - Erich Fromm
The hardness of a diamond is but one of the qualities which make it a precious stone. - Jean de la Bruyere