Hardness and Steadfastness

Hardness

Hardness noun - The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism).
Usage example: the aunt's hardness gradually crumbled under the influence of the little orphan's endearing ways

Steadfastness and hardness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Steadfastness" instead a noun "Hardness".

Nearby Words: hard, harden

Steadfastness

Steadfastness noun - Adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty.

Hardness and steadfastness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hardness" instead a noun "Steadfastness".

Nearby Words: steadfast, steadfastly
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