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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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