noun
harshness
noun
1
The quality of being harsh, rough, or severe.
"The harshness of the desert climate surprised the new settlers."
"She softened the harshness of her feedback with a compliment."
How to Use Harshness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow harsh something is.
Word Forms
harshnesses plural
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The _____ of the desert climate surprised the new settlers.
Etymology
From harsh plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.