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