harshness
The quality of being harshThe quality of being harsh.
» Find a mean between harshness and indulgence.
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1 senses(countable, uncountable)The quality of being harsh.
the quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses
Examples
5 sentencesFind a mean between harshness and indulgence.
I was shocked by the harshness of his tone.
ruМеня потрясла резкость его тона. — odexed
Harshness should be avoided in those cases.
deVon Härte sollte in jenen Fällen abgesehen werden. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
The harshness of Ukraine's laws is mitigated by the fact that one doesn't have to obey them.
Жорсткість українських законів компенсується необов'язковістю їхнього виконання. — deniko
The Arctic ecosystem is a source of inspiration for artists and writers who are fascinated by its beauty and harshness.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Middle English harsknes; equivalent to harsh + -ness.From Middle English harsknes; equivalent to harsh + -ness.
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Forms
plural: harshnesses| Singular | harshness |
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Synonyms
14 synonyms- the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions:abrasivenessscratchiness
- the quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses:roughness
- excessive sternness:severityseverenessrigorrigourrigorousnessrigourousnessinclemencyhardness
- the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance:crueltycruelness
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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