What is the opposite of soft?

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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of not hard or firm to touch Opposite of physically easy to mold or manipulate (of a material or fabric) Opposite of having a smooth texture that is gentle to the sense of touch (of a walking surface) Opposite of dank, muddy, and full of water (of climate or weather) Opposite of not aggressive or violent in nature Opposite of expressing subtlety of a particular quality as opposed to intense (of colours) Opposite of having a restrained or non-vibrant quality (of a voice or sound) Opposite of quiet and gentle to the ears (of a visual or image) Opposite of blurry and not defined (of words or language) Opposite of soothing and not harsh or angry Opposite of kind or lenient, often to excess Opposite of requiring or involving very little or no effort (colloquial) Opposite of physically weak (colloquial) Opposite of weak in character, lacking determination or willpower (colloquial) Opposite of timid, or showing a lack of courage (of a person's state of mind) Opposite of foolish, silly or simple-minded Opposite of having a considerate or kindly disposition Opposite of mild or soothing in effect or degree Opposite of characterized by obedience, subservience, or readiness to accept instruction or direction Opposite of having a gentle, mild or patient nature or character Opposite of having a harmonious sound Opposite of physically easy to mold or manipulate Opposite of not showy or lively Opposite of boring or commonplace, arousing little to no interest Opposite of in a state of, or providing a state of, comfort and relaxation Opposite of having an easygoing and pleasing manner, especially in social situations Opposite of resembling or covered in fleece Opposite of excessively sentimental or emotional Opposite of noble and generous in spirit Opposite of which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity Opposite of pliable or yielding to touch or pressure … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of not hard or firm to touch hard rigid solid firm stiff dense tough unspringy thick heavy sturdy unsupple hardened stiffened tense weighty fixed inflexible dry impermeable thin nonelastic resilient erect inelastic unromantic unfeeling juiceless sapless unyielding “The firm cushion has some practical uses, but it is at the expense of comfort.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of physically easy to mold or manipulate taut inflexible unbendable inelastic unflexible unyielding unadaptable unbending unpliable rigid stiff nonelastic firm thick fat awkward brittle hard “Unfortunately, the use of a very inflexible material such as fiberglass has many limitations.” Adjective ▲ (of a material or fabric) Opposite of having a smooth texture that is gentle to the sense of touch rough abrasive coarse scratchy harsh fuzzy lumpy rugged ruffled tangled tousled wrinkled asperous bristly hairy knotty scraggy shaggy wrinkly bumpy irregular disheveledUS dishevelledUK jagged uncomfortable broken ragged grating hard smooth roughened cross-grained strong healthy poor dull leaden heavy “After receiving a vision, he abandoned his wealth, and traveled around in a rough garment to preach repentance.” Adjective ▲ (of a walking surface) Opposite of dank, muddy, and full of water hard firm stony rocky hardened tough gravelly gritty pebbly rugged solidified rocklike renitent concrete frozen shingly rock bumpy grainy granular irregular jagged roughened scraggy rock-hard rock-strewn rock-like rock-solid “His consciousness started to wane when he fell and hit his head on the rocky surface.” Adjective ▲ (of climate or weather) Opposite of not aggressive or violent in nature powerful strong aggressive heavy mighty great extreme severe savage intense violent ferocious turbulent almighty potent powerhouse commanding tremendous fierce substantial blistering titanic vicious thunderous forceful damaging calamitous considerable destructive devastating disastrous harmful impactful forcible inclement injurious intemperate prevailing ungentle ruinous serious bleak blustering blustery rainy shattering stormy windy shocking vigorous bright garish gaudy glaring grave harsh brave “A powerful storm is brewing.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of expressing subtlety of a particular quality as opposed to intense harsh intense sharp strong vivid burning concentrated full bright hard brilliant striking vibrant shining blazing dazzling glaring flashing scintillating gleaming glistening incandescent radiant fluorescent shiny effulgent refulgent fulgent glistering fulgurant fulgurating fulgurous bedazzling candescent splendid flashy resplendent undimmed lucid luminescent luminous twinkling beaming glittering lustrous well-lit deep dark rich gay loud “The others were ready to go, standing slowly and squinting against the intense light.” Adjective ▲ (of colours) Opposite of having a restrained or non-vibrant quality colourfulUK colorfulUS chromatic prismatic psychedelic variegated vibrant vivid brilliant bold strong radiant motley kaleidoscopic rich “The forest was warm as summer and abloom with an abundance of colorful flowers.” Adjective ▲ (of a voice or sound) Opposite of quiet and gentle to the ears loud deafening strident shrill piercing boisterous noisy booming thunderous thundering blasting cacophonous raucous riotous rowdy earsplitting obstreperous screaming vociferous strepitous uproarious clattery rackety clangorous stentorian sonorous overloud ringing roaring blaring clamorous clarion discordant grating plangent squealing trumpetlike crashing tumultuous harsh high-pitched ear-popping resounding powerful unquiet reverberant reverberating ear-piercing ear-splitting deep vociferant full-throated brazen amplified more ❯ “We had to put up with loud noises and constant interference from the neighbors.” Adjective ▲ (of a visual or image) Opposite of blurry and not defined defined sharp clear distinguishable distinct apparent axiomatic blatant categorical certain clear-cut cogent conclusive convincing definitive distinctive evident exact explicit inarguable incontestable incontrovertible indisputable indubitable irrefutable legible nonambiguous noticeable obvious perceivable perceptible precise specific unambiguous unblurred unchallenged uncontested undebatable undeniable undisputable undisputed unequivocal unmistakable unquestionable audible loud vocal discernible “He was a painter that specialized in still-life images that were clear and defined.” Adjective ▲ (of words or language) Opposite of soothing and not harsh or angry harsh bitter hard abusive nasty rough sharp coarse disagreeing disturbing brutal callous critical rude tough unforgiving unkind unpleasant discourteous mean uncivil wicked angry biting cynical fierce hateful hostile intense resentful vitriolic antagonistic sardonic distressing savage vicious annoying offensive provoking disagreeable hurtful unpalatable vexatious sour acrimonious agitated bad begrudging displeasing distasteful galling indignant inhospitable insensitive irreconcilable merciless painful pitiless poignant ruthless severe stern stinging stringent sulky unfeeling unsympathetic virulent vehement ungracious afflictive caustic cruel cussed heartbreaking rancorous gruff dour acrid embittered hairy asperous strict intolerant rigid rigorous inconsiderate violent hard-hearted uncharitable thoughtless unmindful inhumane inattentive malevolent restrictive limiting unmerciful austere demanding tempering moderating abstaining moderate forbidding domineering denying authoritarian grudging more ❯ “They might be saying little in public but under the cloak of anonymity, plenty of harsh words are being uttered.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of kind or lenient, often to excess strict tough hardhearted callous uncompassionate authoritarian challenging demanding firm hard heavy rigid uncompromising unpermissive unsparing absolute difficult draconian exacting onerous punctilious puritanical stern testing uncharitable unforgiving stringent uptight daunting burdensome backbreaking mean austere harsh no-nonsense oppressive “His parents were strict disciplinarians who often had unrealistic expectations.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of requiring or involving very little or no effort difficult hard complicated complex arduous strenuous challenging demanding distressing effortful exhausting fatiguing grinding gruelingUS gruellingUK hazardous insufferable impossible laboredUS labouredUK laborious merciless painful punishing rigorous rough sapping stressful sweaty taxing testing tiresome torturous trying unbearable unremitting unsparing unyielding agonisingUK agonizingUS backbreaking bothersome bruising brutal burdensome crippling crushing discomforting distressful draining excruciating extreme formidable grievous harrowing heavy hellish intense intimidating intolerable killer killing knackering marathon mighty moiling onerous operose oppressive painstaking rugged savage shattering staggering sticky tall tedious tiring toilful toilsome tormenting tortuous torturesome tough troublesome troubling unendurable unforgiving unpleasant vigorous wearisome wearing wearying worksome weighty uncomfortable slavish ambitious cruel debilitating involved dicey exacting fierce herculean murderous severe problematic serious thorny unnerving energy-consuming back-breaking stiff uphill more ❯ “It was a difficult task because of the depth of the minefields.” Adjective ▲ (colloquial) Opposite of physically weak strong brawny big tough strapping mighty great buff powerful powerhouse ripped rugged virile overpowering muscular jacked heavyweight Herculean hardy energetic energisedUK energizedUS commanding able burly almighty beefy athletic dominant dynamic fit healthy healthful formidable hefty invigorated manful manly meaty obdurate puissant redoubtable shredded stalwart stout strengthened trim vigorous full-blooded red-blooded powerfully built well-built firm backboned hard active lively capable fortified restored macho forceful effective vertebrate vertebrated enthusiastic refreshed straight activated useful tireless working productive hale sturdy lusty hearty robust expert sound unbreakable solid convincing competent efficient decisive interesting exciting more ❯ “I would love to play a strong and heroic character again if given another chance.” Adjective ▲ (colloquial) Opposite of weak in character, lacking determination or willpower determined persistent resolute unyielding driven unwavering firm dedicated earnest indomitable indefatigable intransigent perseverant persevering relentless serious steadfast strong stubborn tenacious uncompromising undeviating unfaltering unhesitating unrelenting unshakable unshakeable unshaken valiant vigorous bold committed dogged gritty gutsy inexorable insistent intent mettlesome obdurate obstinate pertinacious purposeful purposive resolved set spirited stouthearted staunch steady steely stout mighty powerful stalwart unchanging undaunted unflagging unswervable unswerving untiring adamant courageous decided deliberate fixed inflexible capable competent manful toughened constant plucky single-minded stout-hearted strong-minded strong-willed rock-ribbed resilient irrepressible tough resistant brave sturdy headstrong hard enduring ardent durable hardy hardened unflinching intrepid ironclad feisty robust backboned inured rugged tough-minded firm in spirit quick to recover difficult to keep down quick to bounce back more ❯ “He also stressed the importance of tackling corruption in a determined manner, as it is a threat to democracy.” Adjective ▲ (colloquial) Opposite of timid, or showing a lack of courage brave courageous bold brazen daring fearless gutsy unafraid unfearful unfazed unfearing valiant unflappable unflinching audacious ballsy confident dauntless frightless gallant heroic heroical herolike intrepid macho mettlesome rash reckless resolute spartan spirited temerarious undauntable undaunted unruffled adventuresome venturesome venturous adventurous assured daredevil gritty gutty lionhearted lion-hearted overconfident plucky resilient tenacious valorous brash brassy greathearted doughty manful orped risk-taking rock-ribbed stouthearted strong stout hardy stalwart firm hard backboned tough game strong-willed disconcerted nervy more ❯ “Obviously, I haven't been brave enough to broach this topic amongst our friends for fear of an outcry.” Adjective ▲ (of a person's state of mind) Opposite of foolish, silly or simple-minded sensible intelligent smart astute judicious logical practical prudent rational shrewd cognizant commonsensical informed sagacious sage bright brilliant intellectual knowledgeable perceptive resourceful wise clever ingenious crafty insightful intuitive savvy sapient argute incisive understanding politic quick calculating brainy witting sound knowing discerning canny aware attentive reasonable responsible keen perspicacious sharp sly wily erudite percipient thinking witty fast nimble quick-witted streetwise artful cunning sharp-witted level-headed farsighted ultrasmart supersmart hyperintelligent apt considered serious mindful feasible practicable appropriate possible workable gifted well-advised valid precocious genius on the ball quick off the mark accomplished proficient learned inventive nimble-witted loud clear light unblocked more ❯ “We have had a conversation about his transgressions and he has assured me that he is sensible enough to not repeat his mistakes again.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a considerate or kindly disposition rough aggressive callous abusive brutal surly antagonistic crass crude cruel disagreeable foul hard harsh hostile insolent obnoxious offensive rude unkind unmannerly wild belligerent hateful threatening unfriendly violent agitated derisive discourteous disparaging domineering heartless irritable loud mean rowdy uncompassionate barbaric barbarous excited inconsiderate injurious merciless ruthless severe troubled uncaring unfeeling unhappy bearish bellicose brusque churlish cold-blooded cold-hearted ferocious gruff hardened hardhearted inhuman insensitive loutish pitiless unsympathetic hard-hearted inhumane unforgiving insensate sadistic unkindly vicious brute savage wanton bestial fiendish atrocious truculent brutish cold inclement intemperate unmerciful ungiving coldhearted obdurate uninterested apathetic unmoved disinterested indifferent steely unconcerned unsusceptible against cool disliking unsociable more ❯ “He was a rough man who was prone to obscenities and bad behavior.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of mild or soothing in effect or degree harsh severe cold rough abrasive caustic coarse hard inclement intemperate scathing stern ungentle bitter fierce stormy violent wild agitated disagreeable excited firm flappable healthy hot irritating loud nervous noisy turbulent uncool unfriendly unkind upset gritty scouring scratchy unhealthy cancerous hateful disadvantageous destructive blasé distinctive yummy ungracious delicious sharp zingy tasty blase dull more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of characterized by obedience, subservience, or readiness to accept instruction or direction intractable wilful disobedient obstreperous balky contrary contumacious defiant difficult froward incompliant insubordinate noncompliant rebel rebellious recalcitrant refractory restive troublesome trying unamenable uncooperative ungovernable unruly untoward wayward willful determined headstrong inflexible obstinate opinionated perverse stubborn unmanageable unyielding wild Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a gentle, mild or patient nature or character arrogant presumptuous self-assertive assertive bumptious chesty conceited egotistic egotistical fastuous haughty hifalutin high-and-mighty highfalutin high-handed high-hat hoity-toity huffish huffy imperious lordly overweening peremptory pompous presuming pretentious self-asserting supercilious superior toploftical toplofty uppish uppity bold bossy domineering feisty forward immodest impatient overbearing proud spirited submissive wilful willful brave disobedient emboldened excited impertinent intractable troubled uninhibited unyielding Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a harmonious sound discordant grating unmelodious unmusical disharmonious dissonant inharmonious tuneless unlyrical cacophonous harsh unharmonious unmelodic untuneful jarring Adjective ▲ Opposite of physically easy to mold or manipulate rigid brittle hard inflexible stiff unbending unyielding unflappable Adjective ▲ Opposite of not showy or lively lively obtrusive brash extravagant flamboyant flashy glamorous vibrant conspicuous elaborate glitzy ostentatious splashy swanky bombastic jazzy loud lurid outrageous resplendent showy swank blatant flaring luscious luxuriant ornate peacockish pretentious razzle-dazzle “The French composer Charles Gounod's bicentenary has been a lively affair so far.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of boring or commonplace, arousing little to no interest interesting colorfulUS colourfulUK engaging exciting imaginative lively provocative spirited stimulating appetisingUK appetizingUS delicious exhilarating original pleasing sharp yummy Adjective ▲ Opposite of in a state of, or providing a state of, comfort and relaxation uncomfortable bleak unwelcoming cold cool uncozy unfriendly Adjective ▲ Opposite of having an easygoing and pleasing manner, especially in social situations rude impolite nasty unpleasant disrespectful impudent unfriendly crude impertinent insolent brusque curt horrid inconsiderate presumptuous uncharitable boorish crass graceless insulting malicious offensive unchivalrous unlikeable arrogant cocky horrible inappropriate insubordinate uncouth ungenteel abrupt cheeky gross repulsive uncivil unlikable unmannered churlish filthy lewd obscene sullen vile brazen disdainful disparaging insensible salacious thoughtless ungracious audacious derogatory disgusting indecorous scurrilous unamiable ungentlemanly abusive improper indecent naughty surly vulgar brash disagreeable discourteous foul lippy loutish tactless unrefined bad-mannered bad-tempered ill-mannered ill-natured ill-tempered “Ryan is so rude, and would often make disrespectful gesticulations when provoked.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of resembling or covered in fleece bald furless glabrous hairless shorn smooth coarse Adjective ▲ Opposite of excessively sentimental or emotional unsentimental Adjective ▲ Opposite of noble and generous in spirit selfish petty base debased degenerate degraded ignoble low resentful mean mean-spirited miserly small stingy suspicious uncharitable unforgiving vindictive Adjective ▲ Opposite of which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity unendearing uningratiating deterring disgusting proud repellent Adjective ▲ Opposite of pliable or yielding to touch or pressure unimpressionable Find more words! 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