asperity (Meaning)
asperity (n)
something hard to endure
harshness of manner
asperity (n.)
Roughness of surface; unevenness; -- opposed to smoothness.
Roughness or harshness of sound; that quality which grates upon the ear; raucity.
Roughness to the taste; sourness; tartness.
Moral roughness; roughness of manner; severity; crabbedness; harshness; -- opposed to mildness.
Sharpness; disagreeableness; difficulty.
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asperity Sentence Examples
- His asperity towards his colleagues often created tension in the workplace.
- She replied with unexpected asperity, surprising everyone with her sharp tone.
- The teacher's asperity towards the students was perceived as unnecessary by many.
- The politician's asperity in his speech alienated potential supporters.
- Despite his usual warmth, there was a hint of asperity in his voice when discussing certain topics.
- The asperity of her criticism caught him off guard, leaving him speechless.
- The asperity of the weather forced the outdoor event to be canceled.
- There was an unmistakable asperity in their interactions, indicating underlying tension.
- The manager's asperity towards mistakes made employees hesitant to approach him with concerns.
- The asperity of the situation demanded a delicate approach to avoid escalation.
FAQs About the word asperity
something hard to endure, harshness of mannerRoughness of surface; unevenness; -- opposed to smoothness., Roughness or harshness of sound; that quality which gr
acuteness, harshness, acerbity, acidity, severity, bite, roughness, edge,bitterness, tartness
softness,softness, mildness, mildness, gentleness,gentleness, kindliness,kindliness
His asperity towards his colleagues often created tension in the workplace.
She replied with unexpected asperity, surprising everyone with her sharp tone.
The teacher's asperity towards the students was perceived as unnecessary by many.
The politician's asperity in his speech alienated potential supporters.
