firmness

Definitions

The state or quality of being solid, compact, or resistant to pressure.

The quality of being determined, resolute, or unwavering in one's decisions or character.

Examples

The instructor spoke with a firmness that left no room for further argument.

The firmness of the mattress provided excellent support for his back.

She gripped the handle with firmness to ensure it would not slip from her hand.

Synonyms

steadfastness resolution determination rigidity stability tenacity hardness

Antonyms

softness flexibility indecision weakness instability vacillation pliancy