noun

harshness

Harshness (noun) means the quality of being harsh, rough, or severe. Example: “The harshness of the desert climate surprised the new settlers.”

noun

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.

harshnesses plural

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The _____ of the desert climate surprised the new settlers.

From harsh plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.

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What does “harshness” mean?

The word “harshness” means the quality of being harsh, rough, or severe. In plain terms, how harsh something is.

How do you use “harshness” in a sentence?

Here is “harshness” used in a sentence: “The harshness of the desert climate surprised the new settlers.”

What part of speech is “harshness”?

“Harshness” is a noun.

What is the meaning of harshness?

"harshness" (noun) means the quality of being harsh, rough, or severe.

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