29 Synonyms & Antonyms for Hard


Noun:

The noun form of “hard” is “hardness.”

Verb:

The verb form of “hard” is “harden.”

Synonyms

Difficult
Challenging
Tough
Arduous
Rigorous
Demanding
Strenuous
Laborious
Intense
Formidable
Complicated
Knotty
Complex
Daunting
Exacting

Antonyms

Soft
Easy
Gentle
Pliable
Flexible
Simple
Tender
Smooth
Effortless
Mild
Lenient
Lax
Delicate
Yielding
Relaxed

Examples from books and articles:

  • The woman looked human enough. Her features were hard to make out in the dark, but she at least had two arms and two legs.
  • Work hard during the day and you can party equally hard tonight. He was sentenced to eight years of hard labor.

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