harshness
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/ˈhɑːrʃnəs/
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/ˈhɑːʃnəs/
How mean and unkind someone or something is.
Everyone was upset by the harshness of the teacher's words.
先生の言葉の厳しさに皆が動揺した。
How tough and uncomfortable the weather or living situation is.
People were struggling with the harshness of winter.
人々は冬の厳しさに苦しんでいた。
How strong and bright something is, making it hard to look at.
The harshness of the lights made it hard for me to see.
光の強さが私の視界を難しくしていた。
How unpleasant sounds are to hear.
The harshness of the alarm woke everyone in the house.
アラームの厳しさが家中の人々を起こした。
How likely something is to damage because of how rough it is.
The harshness of the chemical damaged the surface.
化学物質の厳しさが表面を損傷した。