harshness (Meaning)
harshness (n)
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
harshness (n.)
The quality or state of being harsh.
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harshness Sentence Examples
- The harshness of the winds chilled her to the bone.
- The judge's harshness left the defendant feeling dejected.
- The harshness of the chemicals damaged the delicate fabric.
- The harshness of her tone sent shivers down my spine.
- The harshness of the punishment was disproportionate to the offense.
- The harshness of the environment made survival a challenge.
- The harshness of the reality check forced him to confront his own flaws.
- The harshness of the criticism stung like a wasp's venom.
- The harshness of life's lessons made her wiser and stronger.
- The harshness of the disease took its toll on her body and mind.
FAQs About the word harshness
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
severity,bitterness, bite, edge, roughness, poignancy, tartness, poignance, keenness, acidness
softness,softness, gentleness, mildness,gentleness, mildness, kindliness,kindliness
The harshness of the winds chilled her to the bone.
The judge's harshness left the defendant feeling dejected.
The harshness of the chemicals damaged the delicate fabric.
The harshness of her tone sent shivers down my spine.
