HARD Antonyms

• posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

• free from worry or anxiety

• with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')

• without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

• in a relaxed manner; or without hardship

• not hurried or forced

• affording pleasure

• having little impact

• readily exploited or tricked

• in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

• marked by moderate steepness

• affording comfort

• casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

• less in demand and therefore readily obtainable

• obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally

• not strict

• having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

• (botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions

• any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties

• a person lacking intelligence or common sense

• easy and not involved or complicated

• apart from anything else; without additions or modifications

• exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity

• lacking mental capacity and subtlety

• unornamented

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

• tolerant or lenient

• not strict

• characterized by tolerance and mercy

• conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

• in keeping

• prepared to agree or consent

• open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

• having more than one possible meaning

• having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns

• disposed to please

• diffusing warmth and friendliness

• easy to meet or converse or do business with

• capable of being read with comprehension

• easily approached

• capable of being borne though unpleasant

• open to doubt or suspicion

• fraught with uncertainty or doubt

• unsettled in mind or opinion

• open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

• open to question

• uncertain as a sign or indication

• drooping without elasticity; wanting in stiffness

• out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance

• characteristic of or befitting a friend

• easy to understand or use

• of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally

• troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces

• inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile

• pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

• a city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera

• socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

• done with delicacy and skill

• excessively fastidious and easily disgusted

• exhibiting courtesy and politeness

• affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

• (of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior

• subject to question

• able to be refuted

• free from ambiguity

• without evasion or compromise

• without concealment or deception; honest

• pointed directly ahead

• repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse