hardness
noun /ˈhɑːdnəs/
/ˈhɑːrdnəs/
[uncountable]- the quality of being solid, stiff and difficult to bend or break
- It will soon be possible to design materials that approach the hardness of diamonds.
- the fact of being full of difficulty and problems, especially because of a lack of money synonym toughness
- I started thinking about the hardness and toughness of life.
- the quality of putting a lot of effort or energy into an activity
- Others may match her mental hardness; nobody will surpass it.
- the fact of needing or using a lot of physical strength or mental effort
- These men enjoy the hardness of the work.
- the fact of showing no kind feelings or sympathy
- hardness of heart
- the fact of being ready to fight and showing no signs of fear or weakness
- He's honest and forthright, but there is that hardness about him that's needed.
- the fact of being difficult to do, understand or answer
- The hardness of the questions varied a lot.
- the quality in facts of being definitely true and based on evidence that can be proved
- They want to be sure of the hardness of the data.
- the quality in water of containing calcium and other mineral salts that make mixing with soap difficult
- water hardness