harshness
🇺🇸
/ˈhɑːrʃnəs/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɑːʃnəs/
noun
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How mean and unkind someone or something is.
Everyone was upset by the harshness of the teacher's words.
R
How tough and uncomfortable the weather or living situation is.
People were struggling with the harshness of winter.
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How strong and bright something is, making it hard to look at.
The harshness of the lights made it hard for me to see.
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How unpleasant sounds are to hear.
The harshness of the alarm woke everyone in the house.
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How likely something is to damage because of how rough it is.
The harshness of the chemical damaged the surface.
translation
How mean and unkind someone or something is.; How tough and uncomfortable the weather or living situation is.; How strong and bright something is, making it hard to look at.; How unpleasant sounds are to hear.; How likely something is to damage because of how rough it is.
Word Forms
Plural
harshnesses