Gloss · Another word for · hard
Another word for hard.
Hard can mean difficult or firm, and it never says how much. Tell a hill from a mountain.
Hard to do
- difficultNeutral, and a touch more formal.It was a difficult decision for the whole family.
- toughCasual; hard and testing.It’s been a tough year for the farm.
- trickyHard because it can trip you up.Parallel parking on this street is tricky.
- demandingHard because it asks a lot.Nursing is demanding work, day and night.
Very hard to do
- gruelingHard and long, until you’re worn down.The climb was grueling in the summer heat.
- arduousHard and slow, needing steady effort.Crossing the pass was an arduous trek.
Hard to the touch
- firmHard, with a little give.Pick a firm pear for baking.
- solidHard all the way through.The pond was frozen solid by morning.
- rigidHard, and it won’t bend.The case is made of rigid plastic.
When to keep “hard”
Keep hard when you want a short, blunt word; “this is hard” sounds human, not dramatic.
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