firmnesses
States of rigidity
Firmnesses is the plural of firmness, referring to multiple instances or types of solidity, resoluteness, or unyielding quality.
The word appears rarely, since firmness is usually treated as uncountable: The varying firmnesses of the mattresses made choosing difficult.
It might describe different degrees of texture in produce or the distinct resolve shown by different people.
Resistance to penetration
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- rigidityState of being unbending
- solidityFirmness of structure
- densityMass-to-volume ratio
compactness · tautness · toughness · resistance · durability · tensile strength · compression · resilience
Firmness of purpose
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- resolutenessFirmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- constancyUnchanging faithfulness over time
unwavering · persistence · conviction · willpower · fortitude · grit · backbone · spine
State of being constant
- securityProtection from threat
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- soundnessReliability of structure
- dependabilityConsistent trustworthy nature
consistency · sureness · groundedness · anchoring · rootedness · immovability · fixedness
Inflexibility in enforcement
- sternnessUncompromising strictness of manner
- severityIntensity of sternness
- rigorStrict, thorough precision
- decisivenessAbility to choose firmly
assertiveness · discipline · control · command · iron hand · no-nonsense · toughness · uncompromising
hardness
Resistance to penetration
density · compactness · tautness · toughness · resistance · durability · tensile strength · compression · resilience · substantiality
determination
Firmness of purpose
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- resolutenessFirmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
constancy · unwavering · persistence · conviction · willpower · fortitude · grit · backbone · spine · staying power
steadiness
State of being constant
- securityProtection from threat
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- soundnessReliability of structure
dependability · consistency · sureness · groundedness · anchoring · rootedness · immovability · fixedness
strictness
Inflexibility in enforcement
- sternnessUncompromising strictness of manner
- severityIntensity of sternness
- rigorStrict, thorough precision
decisiveness · assertiveness · discipline · control · command · iron hand · no-nonsense · toughness · uncompromising · inflexibility
firmnessessquishiness
Soft, compressible quality
flabbiness · limpness · sponginess · mushiness · flexibility
firmnessesirresolution
Lack of firm decision
vacillation · hesitancy · wavering · spinelessness · wishy-washiness
firmnessesinstabilities
Conditions lacking equilibrium
precariousness · unsteadiness · shakiness · insecurity · wobbliness