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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.
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• 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."

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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
See all opposites of hairiness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hairiness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hairiness
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