Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Hardness.
How to pronounce hardness:
US
Hardness - as a noun
The property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on mohs scale
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
body10consistence15consistency18substance13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
softness11A quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering
Example: "The costs of reducing hardness depend on the relative amounts of calcium and magnesium compounds that are present"
Devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
callosity14callousness13insensibility18unfeelingness17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
insensitiveness18insensitivity19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The quality of being difficult to do
Example: "He assigned a series of problems of increasing hardness"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ruggedness13Excessive sternness
Example: "Severity of character"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
harshness15inclemency19rigor6rigorousness13rigour7rigourousnesssevereness13severity14stiffness15Example Sentences
"The hardness of the metal makes it difficult to bend."
"The diamond's hardness allows it to cut through glass."
"The rubber toy's hardness makes it unsuitable for teething babies."
"The geologist measured the hardness of the rock using a Mohs scale."
"The teacher explained the concept of hardness during the science class."
Word Game Points
Is HARDNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hardness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HARDNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is HARDNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hardness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHARDNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is HARDNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hardness is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHARDNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
