Thesaurus

softness

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of softness

the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character

Softness is not a typical quality of military leaders.

Synonyms of softness

frailness, frailty, spinelessness, weakness, wimpiness, wimpishness, wishy-washiness

Words Related to softness

failing, flaw, foible, peccadillo

evil, immorality, wickedness

corruption, corruptness

Near Antonyms of softness

discipline, self-discipline

goodness, integrity, morality, rectitude, righteousness, rightness, uprightness, virtuousness

Antonyms of softness

backbone, chutzpah (also chutzpa), firmness, fortitude, hardihood, mettle, moxie, nerve, resoluteness, strength, toughness

Learn More about softness

Spanish Central: Translation of softness Nglish: Translation of softness for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of softness for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up softness? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show

WORD OF THE DAY

festinate

play

to hasten

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games