Definition & Meaning of "asperity"in English

Asperity

something difficult, harsh, or unpleasant to endure

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

plural

not gender specific

Plural form

asperities

Examples

The asperities of life in the desert tested their endurance.

harshness or sharpness of tone, manner, or temper

Examples

She answered with unexpected asperity after being interrupted.

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