firmness
gb/fˈɚmnəs/ us/fˈɚmnəs/
B2
Inglês
~ 6700
Aceções
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Nome
B2
property
1
physical solidity or hardness
The quality of something being firm, not soft or loose when you touch or press it.
Padrão de uso:
the firmness of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "firmness" with "stiffness." "Firmness" is usually positive and suggests healthy or comfortable resistance (a firm mattress, firm muscles), while "stiffness" often suggests discomfort or lack of flexibility (a stiff neck, stiff joints).
Sinónimos
hardness (Emphasizes resistance to pressure more strongly and is slightly more technical or scientific.)
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solidity (Focuses on being dense and solid rather than soft or hollow.)
Antónimos
softness (Describes a surface or material that is easily pressed in or shaped.)
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looseness (Emphasizes not being tight or compact, often used for muscles or materials.)
Colocações
firmness of the mattress
|skin firmness
|muscle firmness
|firmness and elasticity
|test for firmness
Temas
physical
|health
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The firmness of the mattress helped relieve his back pain.
- Check the fruit for firmness before you buy it.
- Regular exercise can improve muscle tone and firmness.
- She admired the firmness of the clay as it began to dry.
- The doctor pressed on the swelling to test its firmness.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I like the firmness of this bed.
- Touch the peach and feel its firmness.
- The cream promises better skin firmness.
- After training, he noticed more firmness in his arms.
- Good shoes should have some firmness in the heel.
Nome
B2
property
2
strength and stability of character
The quality of being strong and sure in your ideas or plans, and not changing them easily.
Padrão de uso:
firmness in [attitude/action]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "firmness" with "confidence." "Firmness" is about not changing your decision or position, especially under pressure, while "confidence" is about how sure you feel about yourself. You can speak with confidence but without firmness if you are still open to changing your mind.
Sinónimos
determination (Stresses a strong desire to achieve something, often over time.)
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resolve (Highlights a clear inner decision not to give up or change one’s mind.)
Antónimos
weakness (Suggests lack of strength in character or will, especially when under pressure.)
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indecision (Focuses on the inability to choose or commit to a position.)
Colocações
show firmness
|firmness of character
|moral firmness
|firmness in negotiations
|with firmness and clarity
Temas
character
|work
|politics
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She handled the difficult questions with calmness and firmness.
- The leader's firmness in defending human rights won him international respect.
- He showed great firmness in refusing the bribe.
- Their lawyer's firmness during the talks helped secure a fair agreement.
- Parents admired the principal's firmness in applying the school's rules.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The manager spoke with firmness but stayed polite.
- She showed firmness and did not change her answer.
- We need some firmness if we want this plan to work.
- His firmness helped the team stay focused.
- They respect her firmness on safety issues.
Nome
B2
property
3
strict but fair control of others
The way of being strict and not allowing bad behavior, but usually in a fair or kind way.
Padrão de uso:
firmness with [people]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use only "strict" or "hard" instead of "firmness." "Firmness" often suggests a balance of being strict and being fair or caring, especially in parenting or teaching, while "hard" can sound cold and unfriendly.
Sinónimos
strictness (Focuses on following rules closely, and can sound harsher than "firmness.")
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discipline (Emphasizes control and training of behavior, not just the manner of doing it.)
Antónimos
leniency (Suggests being too kind or not strict enough about rules or bad behavior.)
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permissiveness (Describes allowing too much freedom and not setting clear limits.)
Colocações
love and firmness
|firmness with children
|a certain firmness
|firmness in dealing with staff
|show firmness as a parent
Temas
parenting
|education
|work
|relationships
Exemplos
- Good teachers combine warmth with firmness in the classroom.
- The new coach's firmness quickly improved the team's discipline.
- Her parents treated her with love and firmness, setting clear limits.
- The supervisor's firmness in dealing with lateness sent a clear message.
- A little firmness early on can prevent bigger problems later.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Children need both kindness and firmness.
- The teacher showed firmness when the students talked too much.
- His lack of firmness made the class noisy.
- The boss used firmness to stop the rude behavior.
- With more firmness, the rules would be clear.
Nome
formal
C1
state
4
stability or strength of prices
A situation where prices or markets stay strong and do not go down.
Padrão de uso:
firmness of [prices/markets]
Erro comum:
Learners may try to say "the prices are firm" when they mean "prices are stable" or "prices are not going down." In business news, "firmness" usually suggests that prices are holding up well, not just staying the same.
Sinónimos
stability (General term for not changing much; in finance it can include both strong and neutral levels.)
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strength (Highlights that prices or markets are high or positive, not just stable.)
Antónimos
weakness (In market language, describes falling prices or poor performance.)
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volatility (Emphasizes frequent and often sharp changes up and down.)
Colocações
firmness of prices
|market firmness
|continued firmness in the dollar
|showed renewed firmness
|period of firmness
Temas
business
|economics
|finance
Exemplos
- There was continued firmness in oil prices throughout the week.
- Analysts were surprised by the firmness of the housing market.
- The currency showed new firmness after the central bank's announcement.
- Shares closed with slight gains, reflecting general firmness in the sector.
- Despite global uncertainty, the firmness of local demand supported small businesses.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The report notes the recent firmness of food prices.
- Bankers expect firmness in the market this year.
- Thanks to the firmness of demand, sales stayed high.
- The firmness of the dollar helped importers.
- Investors watched the firmness of stock prices closely.
Gramática
Expressões
love and firmness
1/lˈʌv ˈænd fˈɚmnəs/
fixed phrase
combination of care and strictness
A way of dealing with people, especially children, that is kind and loving but also clear and strict about rules.
Exemplos
- Many experts say parents should raise children with love and firmness.
- Good coaches use a mix of love and firmness to guide their teams.
show firmness
1/ʃˈoʊ fˈɚmnəs/
fixed phrase
demonstrate a firm attitude
To behave in a way that makes other people see that you are firm and will not change your decision easily.
Exemplos
- Leaders must show firmness when they deal with corruption.
- If you don't show firmness from the start, the rules will be ignored.
with firmness
1/wˈɪθ fˈɚmnəs/
fixed phrase
in a firm and strict way
To speak or act in a way that is strong, clear, and not easy to change.
Exemplos
- She answered the question with firmness, leaving no doubt about her position.
- The teacher spoke with firmness, and the class quickly became quiet.