Hard

adjective

1. not easily penetrated : not easily yielding to pressure
2. convertible into gold : stable in valueof currency
3. usable as currency
4. readily acceptable in international tradeof currency
5. being high and unlikely to change
6. firmly and closely twisted
7. having a smooth close napless finishof fabrics
8. physically fit
9. resistant to stress or disease : hardy
10. free of weakness : unyielding
11. firm, definite
12. not capable of being spread : very firmof cheese
13. not speculative or conjectural : factual
14. important or informative rather than sensational or entertaining
15. expressed in a clear and decisive way : leaving no doubt
16. see also hard pass
17. close, searching
18. free from sentimentality or illusion : realistic
19. unlikely to respond in a kind or sympathetic way : unfeeling
20. difficult to bear or endure
21. oppressive, inequitable
22. lacking consideration, compassion, or gentleness : callous
23. incapable of being corrected or disciplined : tough, unruly
24. having a bitter or acidic tasteof wine or beer
25. harsh, severe, or offensive in tendency or effect
26. marked by resentment
27. strict, unrelenting
28. inflicting physical discomfort or hardship : inclement
29. intense in force, manner, or degree
30. demanding the exertion of energy : calling for stamina and endurance
31. performing or carrying on with great energy, intensity, or persistence
32. most unyielding or thoroughgoing
33. quick and forceful
34. characterized by sharp or harsh outline, rigid execution, and stiff drawing
35. having a high concentration of alcohol
36. sharply defined : stark
37. lacking in shading, delicacy, or resonance
38. sounding as in candy and geese respectively
39. suggestive of toughness or insensitivity
40. difficult to accomplish or resolve : not easy
41. difficult to comprehend or explain
42. having difficulty in doing something
43. see also hard of hearing
44. difficult to magnetize or demagnetize
45. being at once addictive and gravely detrimental to health
46. resistant to biodegradation
47. containing alcoholof beverages
48. being, schooled in, or using the methods of the natural sciences and especially of the physical sciences
49. contributed (as by individuals or political action committees) directly to a particular candidate or campaignof money
50. characterized by the presence of salts (as of calcium or magnesium) that prevent soap from lathering
51. of or relating to radiation of relatively high penetrating power : having high energy
52. having or producing relatively great photographic contrast
53. metallic as distinct from paper