hardnesses

Meanings

Noun

• the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale
• a quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering
• devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
• the quality of being difficult to do
• excessive sternness
• plural of hardness

Synonyms

callosity, callousness, hardness, harshness, inclemency, insensibility, rigor, rigorousness, rigour, rigourousness, ruggedness, severeness, severity, stiffness, unfeelingness

Antonyms

softness