asperity — harshness of tone or manner; severity or roughness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: harshness of tone or manner; severity or roughness
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsperəti/
Korean meaning: 말투나 태도의 거칠음, 엄함, 험악함
Korean pronunciation: 어**스페**러티
Example Sentences
- The boss's asperity during Monday meetings made everyone dread the start of the week.
- Her asperity melted away when she saw the puppy.
- The critic's review was written with such asperity that the restaurant owner considered early retirement.
asperity
NOUN//əˈsperəti//
harshness of tone or manner; severity or roughness
an angry manager leans forward aggressively while pointing an accusatory finger at a nervous employee. The manager's face shows a scowling expression with furrowed brows and a stern frown. The employee shrinks back in their chair looking intimidated and uncomfortable. Other office workers in the background turn their heads to watch the uncomfortable confrontation. harshness of tone and manner through severe treatment
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Origin
From Latin 'asperitas' meaning roughness or harshness, derived from 'asper' meaning rough or harsh. The word originally described physical roughness but evolved to describe harsh manner of speaking or difficult conditions.
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“The boss's asperity during Monday meetings made everyone dread the start of the week.”
“Her asperity melted away when she saw the puppy.”
“The critic's review was written with such asperity that the restaurant owner considered early retirement.”
“Despite his asperity in business, he was gentle with his grandchildren.”
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