Hard
Having a firm or solid consistency; difficult to cut, penetrate, or compress. This can also refer to requiring considerable physical or mental effort; not easy to do or deal with. It can describe something that is not yielding to persuasion, emotion, or outside influences, or someone who has been hardened by life experiences. Hard can also imply a harsh or rigorous nature, a lack of gentleness, or a high degree of competition.
Hard meaning with examples
- The rock was incredibly Hard, making it impossible to break with just a hammer. The construction crew struggled all day. The difficulty of their task increased every hour, they were Hard at work.
- Studying for the exam proved hard; there was so much material to learn! They dedicated countless hours, but it was worth it. The instructor was Hard on the students for better results and a tougher test.
- His childhood was Hard, filled with poverty and loss. It hardened him. He developed a tough exterior and a resilience to face any situation that crossed his path and never looked back.
- Negotiating the merger was a Hard process, involving intense discussions and numerous disagreements. The other party was Hard to reason with but they stayed the course and ultimately came to an agreement.
- The market competition is Hard, with many businesses vying for the same customers. It requires innovative strategies and persistent effort to succeed, and the market is very Hard to please.
Hard Crossword Answers
4 Letters
ATIT
SURD
FIRM
5 Letters
STONY
CIDER
TOUGH
HEAVY
RIGID
STERN
SOLID
6 Letters
STEELY
STRONG
SEVERE
FIRMLY
KNOTTY
FLINTY
7 Letters
COMPACT
OPEROSE
HEAVILY
ARDUOUS
ONEROUS
8 Letters
ROCKLIKE
OBDURATE
UNVOICED
KNOCKOUT
GRUELING
TOILSOME
SEVERELY
9 Letters
FATIGUING
VOICELESS
GRUELLING
LABORIOUS
PUNISHING
HERCULEAN
STRENUOUS
DIFFICULT
STEELLIKE
10 Letters
RESENTMENT
FORCEFULLY
UNYIELDING
11 Letters
GRANITELIKE
INTEMPERATE
IMPERMEABLE
COMPLICATED
INSENSITIVE
12 Letters
BACKBREAKING
CONCENTRATED
13 Letters
INTEMPERATELY
