harshness
/hˈɑɹʃnəs/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
noun
- the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
- the quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses
- the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
- excessive sternness
“severity of character”
Synonyms for harshness
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