Synonyms for
Hardness
Definition
The quality or condition of being hard, firm, or rigid.
Synonyms & similar words
softness
insensibility
rigorousness
harshness
rigourousness
inclemency
stiffness
callousness
ruggedness
severeness
unfeelingness
rigour
rigor
severity
callosity
firmness
stiffness
solidity
toughness
durability
strength
resilience
rigidity
robustness
solidness
compactness
density
hardness
heaviness
massiveness
substantiality
thickening
thickness
denseness
impenetrability
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