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asperity

noun

Harshness of manner

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
Y
Contains
SP
Scrabble score
13

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈspɛɹɪti

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. Harshness of manner

noun

  1. Something hard to endure

    “The asperity of northern winters”

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Example Sentences

The asperity of northern winters

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Synonyms

sharpnessgrimnesshardshiprigorrigourseverityseverenessrigorousnessrigourousness

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