harshness

15 points English 9 letters Uncommon Commonness #47,854 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/hˈɑːɹʃnʌs/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance

the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions

the quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

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