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Meaning of asperity
The primary meaning of "asperity" refers to harshness or severity of manner, or roughness of surface or texture.
Etymology of asperity
The word "asperity" originates from the Latin "asperitas," meaning roughness or harshness, derived from "asper," meaning rough or harsh
Historically, the term has been used to describe both physical roughness and personal harshness since the 15th century
Synonyms
harshness
severity
austerity
ruggedness
roughness
gruffness
brusqueness
curtness
abruptness
tartness
acrimony
bitterness
acidity
sourness
unpleasantness
disagreeableness
discomfort
irritation
annoyance
vexation
frustration
exasperation
irascibility
testiness
cantankerousness
crabbedness
sullenness
moroseness
ill-temper
crossness
peevishness
pettishness
snappishness
waspishness
crankiness
fractiousness
contentiousness
cantankerosity
Definitions
- A quality of being harsh or severe, often in manner or tone
- * A rough or uneven quality of surface or texture
Usage Examples
- The asperity of her tone made it clear she was not pleased with the decision
- * The asperity of the mountain terrain made it difficult to climb