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What is another word for Hard? – 242 Hard Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    tough firm rigid solid strong sturdy unyielding inflexible stubborn obstinate rigorous strict severe harsh austere grim difficult demanding challenging strenuous arduous laborious exhausting tiresome wearisome burdensome heavy dense compact tight close dense impenetrable resistant unrelenting pitiless merciless unfeeling callous hardened rough coarse brutal savage violent forceful powerful potent intense fierce ferocious formidable intimidating overwhelming crushing oppressive weighing pressing compelling constraining coercing forcing driving impelling propelling.

    Meaning of Hard

    The primary meaning of the word "hard" is having a strong and unyielding quality, either physically or in terms of character or circumstances.

    Definitions

    • Having a solid, firm, and unyielding quality, not easily broken or deformed
    • Requiring a lot of effort or energy, difficult to do or achieve
    • Uncomfortable, harsh, or severe, causing difficulty or hardship
    • Strong and unyielding in character, determined, and uncompromising
    • Having a rough, coarse, or brutal quality, lacking in subtlety or finesse

    Etymology of Hard

    The word "hard" has its roots in Old English "heard", which is also related to the Old Norse "harðr" and the Old High German "hart"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially to describe physical properties such as solidity and firmness
    Over time, the word has developed a range of figurative meanings, including descriptions of character, circumstances, and emotions

    Example Uses

    • The hard wood floor creaked under the weight of the heavy furniture
    • She had to work hard to achieve her goals, facing many challenges and setbacks along the way
    • The hard rain made it difficult to drive, reducing visibility and making the roads slippery
    • He was a hard man, known for his tough and uncompromising approach to business
    • The hard reality of the situation was that they had to make some difficult decisions to survive

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    soft gentle easy lenient mild moderate calm peaceful tranquil quiet still weak fragile delicate flimsy lightweight loose slack lax indulgent permissive yielding compliant submissive accommodating flexible adaptable pliable responsive sensitive tender vulnerable susceptible impressionable receptive.

    Related Nouns

    difficulty challenge obstacle hardship struggle effort exertion strain stress tension toughness rigidity firmness solidity density compactness resistance stubbornness obstinacy rigor severity harshness austerity grimness brutality savagery violence force power potency intensity fierceness ferocity formidability intimidation overwhelm oppression weight pressure constraint coercion force drive impulse propulsion.

    Related Verbs

    harden strengthen toughen rigidify solidify densify compact tighten close resist withstand endure persevere struggle strive exert strain stress tense force drive impel propel push press constrain coerce compel overpower overwhelm oppress weigh press crush burden load tax exhaust tire weary fatigue.

    Related Adjectives

    tough firm rigid solid strong sturdy unyielding inflexible stubborn obstinate rigorous strict severe harsh austere grim difficult demanding challenging strenuous arduous laborious exhausting tiresome wearisome burdensome heavy dense compact tight close dense impenetrable resistant unrelenting pitiless merciless unfeeling callous hardened rough coarse brutal savage violent forceful powerful potent intense fierce ferocious formidable intimidating overwhelming crushing oppressive.