firmness

firmness

noun

Definition of FIRMNESS

1

firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose <a woman of remarkable firmness in the achievement of the goals she has set for herself>

Synonyms decidedness, decision, decisiveness, determinedness, firmness, granite, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, resolve, stick-to-itiveness

Related Words doggedness, obduracy, obdurateness, obstinacy, obstinateness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, stubbornness, tenaciousness, tenacity; certainty, certitude, confidence, sureness; alacrity, eagerness, gameness, readiness; backbone, fortitude, grit, iron, pluck, sand

Near Antonyms doubt, incertitude, indetermination, uncertainty; aversion, disinclination, indisposition, reluctance, unwillingness

Antonyms hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresoluteness, irresolution, vacillation

2

the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged <test the firmness of the concrete before parking the car on it>

Synonyms firmness, soundness, strength, sturdiness

Related Words dependability, durability, reliability; solidity, solidness; cohesion, toughness

Near Antonyms insubstantiality, unsoundness, unsubstantiality; weakness

Antonyms insecurity, instability, precariousness, shakiness, unstableness, unsteadiness