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harshness

noun

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Meaning

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The quality of being rough, severe, or unpleasant.

Example Sentence

The harshness of the desert climate made survival difficult.

Usage Note

Describes the unpleasant or severe quality of something, such as a sound, a climate, a treatment, or a personality.