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hairiness Synonyms
Another word for hairiness
Choosing another word for hairiness depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The state or quality of having a lot of hair or fur covering the body or a surface.
Usage Example
"The excessive hirsuteness of the stems helps protect the desert plant from intense sunlight and moisture loss."
Strongest
hirsuteness
pilosity
Strong
furriness
shagginess
fuzziness
• noun (Context 2)
The quality of being perilous, frightening, or nerve-racking (informal).
Usage Example
"Despite the riskiness of the mountain descent in the fog, the experienced driver remained calm."
Strongest
riskiness
Strong
perilousness
hazardousness
precariousness
danger
Opposites of hairiness
The opposite of hairiness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
hairlessness
baldness
safety
security
easiness
smoothness
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hairiness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hairiness