hardest
word · lemma: hard
/ˈhɑɹdəst/
HAR-duhst
/hˈɑːdəst/
HAH-duhst
Definition
The superlative form of 'hard'. It means most difficult, or in some contexts most firm, solid, or forceful.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, 'hardest' means 'most difficult': 'the hardest test'. It can also describe physical hardness: 'the hardest metal'. Don't confuse it with 'hardly', which means 'almost not'. Common patterns: 'the hardest part', 'try your hardest', 'hit the hardest'.
Spanish: más difícil - más duroPortuguese (BR): mais difícil - mais duroPortuguese (PT): mais difícil - mais duroChinese (Simplified): 最难的 - 最硬的Chinese (Traditional): 最難的 - 最硬的Hindi: सबसे कठिन - सबसे सख्तArabic: الأصعب - الأقسىBengali: সবচেয়ে কঠিন - সবচেয়ে শক্তRussian: самый трудный - самый твёрдыйJapanese: 最も難しい - 最も硬いVietnamese: khó nhất - cứng nhấtKorean: 가장 어려운 - 가장 단단한Turkish: en zor - en sertUrdu: سب سے مشکل - سب سے زیادہ سختIndonesian: paling sulit - paling keras
Example Sentences
Math is the hardest subject for me.
basic
This is the hardest rock in the box.
basic
The hardest part was waiting.
basic
Honestly, saying goodbye was the hardest thing about moving away.
natural
She always tries her hardest, even when the odds are against her.
natural
Small businesses were hit the hardest during the crisis.
natural