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    asperity
    /əˈspɛrɪti/

    noun

    • 1. harshness of tone or manner: "he pointed this out with some asperity"

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  2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › asperityAsperity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Asperity is the harsh tone or behavior people exhibit when they’re angry, impatient, or just miserable. Did your supervisor snap “Late again!” when you showed up 20 minutes after your shift was supposed to start? She's speaking with asperity.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishASPERITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ASPERITY definition: 1. the quality of being severe in the way that you speak and behave: 2. the quality of being…. Learn more.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › asperityASPERITY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Asperity definition: harshness or sharpness of tone, temper, or manner; severity; acrimony. See examples of ASPERITY used in a sentence.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › asperityAsperity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Aug 2, 2012 · The meaning of ASPERITY is roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger. How to use asperity in a sentence. Did you know?

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › asperityAsperity - definition of asperity by The Free Dictionary

    asperity. (æˈspɛrɪtɪ) n, pl -ties. 1. roughness or sharpness of temper. 2. roughness or harshness of a surface, sound, taste, etc. 3. a condition hard to endure; affliction. 4. (General Physics) physics the elastically compressed region of contact between two surfaces caused by the normal force.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishasperity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    the fact of being rough or severe, especially in the way you speak to or treat someone synonym harshness She pointed out, with some asperity, that it had all been my fault. There was a touch of asperity in his tone.

  8. www.yourdictionary.com › asperityAsperity Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    noun. asperities. Roughness or harshness, as of surface, sound, or climate. The asperity of northern winters. American Heritage. Roughness or harshness, as of surface, sound, weather, etc. or of circumstances. Webster's New World. Severity; rigor. American Heritage. Harshness or sharpness of temper. Webster's New World.

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › asperityasperity - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Aug 29, 2024 · The quality of having a rough or uneven surface. Synonyms: bumpiness, roughness, ruggedness, unevenness. Antonym: smoothness. (countable) Something that is harsh and difficult to endure. (countable) An area that protrudes from a surface. Synonyms: bump, protuberance.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryASPERITY - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

    A complete guide to the word "ASPERITY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  11. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › asperityAsperity - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Etymology

    Dictionary definition of asperity. The quality of being harsh, severe, or rough, whether in tone, manner, or physical texture. "She responded to the criticism with asperity, her words sharp and biting." Detailed meaning of asperity.