Kunat (en. Hardness)

/kuˈnat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to the characteristic of an object that is hard or difficult to soften.
The hardness of the soap makes washing difficult.
Ang pagkakaroon ng kunat ng sabon ay nagpapahirap sa paghuhugas.
Describes a state or condition that is not easily changed or controlled.
Because of the hardness of his heart, he did not listen to good advice.
Dahil sa kunat ng kanyang loob, hindi siya nakinig sa mabuting payo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hard-headedness
Refers to having a stubborn attitude or being self-centered.
kunat ng ulo

Related Words

hardness
A characteristic of objects that are sturdy and not easily broken.
tigas

Slang Meanings

grumpy or hard to deal with
Our boss is like kunat, he always scolds us.
Parang kunat ang boss natin, lagi na lang tayong pinapagalitan.
tough or hard to bend
The cooked meat is so kunat, I can't finish it!
Ang kunat ng nilutong karne, di ko maubos!
like being stubborn
Why is your brain so kunat today, you still don't want to listen?
Bakit ba ang kunat ng utak mo ngayon, ayaw mo pa rin makinig?