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noun hard·ness \-nəs\

: the quality or state of being hard

Full Definition of HARDNESS

1

:  the quality or state of being hard

2

a :  the cohesion of the particles on the surface of a mineral as determined by its capacity to scratch another or be itself scratched — compare mohs' scale

b :  resistance of metal to indentation under a static load or to scratching

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Examples of HARDNESS

1. the hardness of a diamond
2. The wood's hardness makes it suitable for carving.

First Known Use of HARDNESS

before 12th century

Related to HARDNESS

Synonyms

adversity, asperity, difficulty, hardship, rigor

Antonyms

flexibility, gentleness, laxness, mildness

Related Words

discomfort, inconvenience, nuisance; affliction, trial, tribulation; knock, misfortune, mishap, tragedy; bar, catch, check, clog, crimp, embarrassment, handicap, hindrance, hitch, hurdle, impediment, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, pons asinorum, rub, shackle, snag, stop, trammel; block, chain, deterrent, encumbrance, fetter, inhibition; hump

Near Antonyms

advantage, break, opportunity