Asperity
noun
Sharpness or harshness of manner.
His asperity of speech often offends others.
Often appears as...
- asperity of tone
- asperity of manner
noun
Hardness or roughness of texture.
The asperity of the rugged mountain terrain made the hike challenging.
Often appears as...
- asperity of surface
- asperity of texture
noun
A severe or harsh condition or feature.
The asperities of a harsh winter can be difficult to bear.
Often appears as...
- asperities of life
- asperities of winter
noun
Sharpness or harshness of manner.
His asperity of speech often offends others.
Often appears as...
- asperity of tone
- asperity of manner
noun
Hardness or roughness of texture.
The asperity of the rugged mountain terrain made the hike challenging.
Often appears as...
- asperity of surface
- asperity of texture
noun
A severe or harsh condition or feature.
The asperities of a harsh winter can be difficult to bear.
Often appears as...
- asperities of life
- asperities of winter
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Asperity often implies irritation or impatience in the speaker's tone.
Her asperity showed she was running out of patience.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Rude
Asperity can be unintentional, as some people's natural speaking manner seems harsh.
Despite his asperity, I knew he meant well.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Speech
Using asperity is more common in formal language or in literary works.
The judge addressed the court with asperity.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Asperity often implies irritation or impatience in the speaker's tone.
Her asperity showed she was running out of patience.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Rude
Asperity can be unintentional, as some people's natural speaking manner seems harsh.
Despite his asperity, I knew he meant well.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Speech
Using asperity is more common in formal language or in literary works.
The judge addressed the court with asperity.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Asperity often implies irritation or impatience in the speaker's tone.
Her asperity showed she was running out of patience.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Rude
Asperity can be unintentional, as some people's natural speaking manner seems harsh.
Despite his asperity, I knew he meant well.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Speech
Using asperity is more common in formal language or in literary works.
The judge addressed the court with asperity.
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