| softness | (n) the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded, Ant. hardness |
| softness | (n) a state of declining economic condition, Example: orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness; he attributes the disappointing results to softness in the economy |
| softness | (n) a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency, Ant. loudness, Example: and in softness almost beyond hearing |
| softness | (n) a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare, Example: the softness of the morning sky |
| softness | (n) a disposition to be lenient in judging others, Example: softness is not something permitted of good leaders |