fastness

The word “fastness” has 2 syllables: fast-ness

It's pronounced as /ˈfæst.nəs/


What is synonym and antonym for fastness?

In the thesaurus, “fastness” has 79 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fastness along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for fastness

  • acceleration
  • adhesion
  • affection
  • alacrity
  • alcazar
  • allegiance
  • attachment
  • bastion
  • battlement
  • blockhouse
  • breastwork
  • bulwark
  • bunker
  • casbah
  • castle
  • celerity
  • citadel
  • clip
  • commitment
  • constancy
  • dedication
  • dependability
  • determination
  • devotedness
  • devotion
  • dispatch
  • drive
  • dugout
  • earthwork
  • embattlement
  • expedition
  • expeditiousness
  • faith
  • faithfulness
  • fealty
  • fidelity
  • firmness
  • fleetness
  • fondness
  • fort
  • fortification
  • fortress
  • gait
  • garrison house
  • haste
  • hastiness
  • hold
  • hurry
  • hustle
  • kasbah
  • loyalty
  • pace
  • parapet
  • piety
  • precipitation
  • precipitousness
  • promptitude
  • promptness
  • quickness
  • rampart
  • rapidity
  • rapidness
  • rate
  • redoubt
  • reliability
  • resolution
  • rush
  • speed
  • speediness
  • steadfastness
  • stronghold
  • swiftness
  • tempo
  • troth
  • trustability
  • trustiness
  • trustworthiness
  • velocity
  • warp speed

Antonyms for fastness

  • alienation
  • deliberateness
  • deliberation
  • dilatoriness
  • disaffection
  • disloyalty
  • estrangement
  • faithlessness
  • falseness
  • falsity
  • inconstancy
  • infidelity
  • languidness
  • languor
  • lateness
  • leisureliness
  • lethargy
  • perfidiousness
  • perfidy
  • pokiness
  • procrastination
  • reluctance
  • separation
  • slowness
  • sluggishness
  • torpidity
  • torpor
  • treachery
  • unfaithfulness

Meanings of fastness

  • noun
    1. A secure or fortified place; a stronghold, a fortress.
    2. The state of being fast.
    3. The ability of a dye to withstand fading.

Example Sentences

  • The fastness of the river current made it difficult to cross.
  • She admired the fastness of the car as it sped down the highway.
  • The fastness of the mountain peak made it a challenging climb.
  • The fabric is known for its fastness in color, even after several washes.
  • The fastness of the athlete's reflexes helped him win the race.

On this page you'll find 108 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fastness, such as: acceleration, adhesion, affection, alacrity, alcazar, alienation, allegiance.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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earthwork

gait

kasbah

oasis

  • abode
  • anchorage
  • asylum
  • bolt-hole
  • castle
  • cloister
  • closet
  • cover
  • covert
  • den
  • diggings
  • domicile
  • dwelling
  • escape
  • fastness
  • fort
  • fortress
  • fountain
  • habitation
  • harbor
  • harborage
  • haven
  • hermitage
  • hideaway
  • hideout
  • house
  • housing
  • lair
  • lean-to
  • lee
  • lodgement
  • lodging
  • lodgment
  • mooring
  • pad
  • palisade
  • place
  • port
  • quarters
  • redoubt
  • refuge
  • residence
  • rest
  • resting place
  • retreat
  • roof
  • safe place
  • sanctuary
  • sanctum
  • screen
  • shed
  • shelter
  • stronghold
  • watering hole
  • well
  • wellspring
  • windbreak

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