hardest
Translation
hardest, most difficult, toughest
Examples
This is the hardest test of the year.
This is the hardest test of the year.
Diamond is the hardest known material.
Diamond is the hardest known material.
Grammar Patterns
((the hardest)) ((of sth. / in sth.)) the most difficult or firm of/in something This was the hardest part of the job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: most difficult, toughest; Antonyms: easiest, softest
Etymology
From the Old English word 'heard' plus the superlative suffix '-est', meaning 'most'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'most hard'. The '-est' suffix is a common way to form superlatives in English.