hardness

• Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder den Zustand der Härte bezeichnet, entweder physisch (Widerstand gegen Druck oder Verformung) oder metaphorisch (Schwierigkeit, Strenge oder Mangel an Weichheit).

A noun referring to the quality or state of being hard, either physically (resistance to pressure or deformation) or metaphorically (difficulty, severity, or lack of softness).

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1. Physical propertyB2formal

   The quality of being solid, firm, and resistant to pressure or scratching.

   Härte

   • The hardness of diamond makes it ideal for cutting tools.
   • Geologists measure the hardness of minerals using the Mohs scale.
   • The hardness of the steel was tested before construction.

   Synonymefirmnessrigiditysoliditystiffness

   Antonymeflexibilitymalleabilitypliabilitysoftnesstenderness

2. DifficultyB2formal

   The quality of being difficult to do, understand, or deal with.

   Schwierigkeit

   • The hardness of the exam surprised many students.
   • He complained about the hardness of the training program.
   • The hardness of the problem required advanced mathematics.

   Synonymearduousnessdifficultylaboriousnessrigorousnessrigourtoughness

   Antonymeeasefacilitysimplicity