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asperity
harshness in manner, tone, or conditions
Synonyms
- harshness
- severity
- roughness
Antonyms
- gentleness
- mildness
- softness
asperity in a sentence
The coach spoke with asperity after the team ignored his instructions.
The judge's asperity made even simple questions sound like accusations.
Where it comes from
From Latin asper, meaning 'rough.'
Memory hook
ASPERITY begins like 'asp,' a snake with a harsh bite.
Read it in context
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