hardest

har-dest · adjective, adverb

imported

Definitions

adjective, adverb

  1. 1.

    Superlative form of "hard"; most solid, firm, or rigid.

  2. 2.

    Superlative form of "hard"; with the most effort, force, or intensity.

  3. 3.

    Most difficult or demanding.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the hardest part — The most difficult aspect of something
  • •
    hit hardest — To be most severely affected

Related words

Antonyms: easiest, softest
See also: difficult, hard, harder
Synonyms: most difficult, most solid, toughest

Etymology

Superlative form of hard, from Old English heard ("firm, solid, difficult") + -est superlative suffix.