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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

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In 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.

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