Severity

/səvˈɛɹɪti/

/sɪˈvɛɹɪti/

Severity

plain or simple in appearance

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

synonyms : badness

excessive sternness

synonyms : hardness

something hard to endure

synonyms : asperity

Examples

1. The prosecutor argued that the defendant should be sentenced to life imprisonment at the court's pleasure, given the severity of the crime.

2. Well, good question, severity certainly plays a role.

3. Treatment depends on the cause and disease severity.

4. The second level determines the severity of your disability.