Antonyms for firmness
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : furm |
| Phonetic Transcription : fÉœrm |
Definition of firmness
Origin :- c.1300, fermen "make firm, establish," from Old French fermer (12c.) or directly from Latin firmare, from firmus (see firm (adj.)). Related: Firmed; firming.
- noun stiffness
- noun immovability
- noun resolution, resolve
- To that end we will devote our strength, our resources, and our firmness of resolve.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- His firmness prevailed, and the Sultan agreed to take what he offered.
- Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
- He had not now the advantage of Russell's firmness to support him in this emergency.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- The Abb was pleased with the idea, and with the frankness and firmness of our young hero.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- As to the firmness she had no fears; it was the dignity she was anxious about.
- Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
- The firmness of his manner, the gentleness, had a heartbreaking effect.
- Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
- This will not decrease his opinion of your sagacity and firmness.
- Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
- There was a gravity in Vere, a firmness that Maurice had lacked.
- Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
- If the fish is to be boiled, after it is cleaned, a little salt and vinegar should be put into the water, to give it firmness.
- Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
- There was firmness enough in this speech; altogether too much.
- Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
Synonyms for firmness
- compactness
- constancy
- decidedness
- decision
- density
- determination
- durability
- fixedness
- fixity
- hardness
- impenetrability
- impermeability
- imperviousness
- impliability
- inelasticity
- inflexibility
- obduracy
- obstinacy
- purposefulness
- purposiveness
- resistance
- rigidity
- solidity
- soundness
- stability
- staunchness
- steadfastness
- steadiness
- strength
- strictness
- substantiality
- tautness
- temper
- tensile strength
- tension
- tightness
- toughness
Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019