What is another word for Stoniness?

Pronunciation: [stˈə͡ʊnɪnəs] (IPA)

Stoniness is a word that describes the quality or state of being hard, unyielding, or inflexible. It also refers to the characteristic of appearing emotionless, cold, or unapproachable. There exist several synonyms for this word, including: 1. Rigidity: this is the quality of being stiff or unyielding, and can refer to the physical or emotional state. 2. Coldness: this refers to lack of warmth, friendliness, or responsiveness, and can apply to both people and things. 3. Firmness: this is the quality of being strong, stable, or resolute, and may describe a person's personality, mindset, or behavior. 4. Impassivity: This describes a lack of emotion, expressionless demeanor, or detachment. 5. Austerity: This describes a quality of sternness, severity, strictness, or lack of indulgence or extravagance.

What are the hypernyms for Stoniness?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Stoniness

The lemons, candles, and tobacco had the same astonishing quality of Stoniness, and nothing yielded to the touch but the flour.
"The Frozen Pirate"
W. Clark Russell
She clasped her hands in silent misery, losing hope with every moment of his Stoniness that she could move him to restraint or pity toward her wretched foster-father.
"Nan of Music Mountain"
Frank H. Spearman
Seeing, I suppose, in my eyes, the maintained Stoniness of non-conviction, he went on, "But, pay dear sir, be reasonable."
"The Red Planet"
William J. Locke

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