feel hard

Frequency: 7.045.2 per million words

Used when touching something to perceive its firmness.

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Examples (10)

  • The chairs felt hard and uncomfortable.
  • After the long drought, the ground felt hard underfoot.
  • The unripe avocado felt hard to the touch.
  • This mattress feels too hard; I prefer a softer one.
  • The baby touched the stone, and it felt hard and cold.
  • If the clay feels too hard, add a little water.
  • The polished countertop feels smooth and hard.
  • Does this bread feel hard to you? I think it might be stale.
  • His muscles felt hard and tense after the workout.
  • Although the cushion looked soft, it actually felt quite hard when I sat on it.