Asperity: meaning, definitions and examples

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asperity

 

[ รฆหˆspษ›rษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

harshness, severity

Asperity refers to the harshness or severity of tone, manner, or attitude. It can also describe roughness or unevenness in a surface. Often, it is used to characterize someone's demeanor or the nature of a relationship.

Synonyms

bitterness, harshness, roughness, sternness

Examples of usage

  • The asperity in his voice made it clear he was upset.
  • She spoke with asperity, which surprised her friends.
  • The asperity of the road made the driving conditions difficult.
  • His asperity during the meeting was uncharacteristic.

Translations

Translations of the word "asperity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น asperidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคกเคผเคตเคพเคนเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rauheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketajaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะฑั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szorstkoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ—ใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท asperitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aspereza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sertlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์น ์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุดูˆู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drsnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drsnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—็ณ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ groba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรณfleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rtlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกspero

Etymology

The word 'asperity' comes from the Latin word 'asperitas,' which means roughness, harshness, or severity. This Latin term derives from 'asper,' meaning 'rough' or 'rude.' The term has been used in the English language since the late Middle Ages and has maintained a relatively consistent meaning throughout its history. Initially, it found use in describing physical surfaces that were unrefined or uneven, but over time, it adopted a broader application to refer to emotional tone and interpersonal interactions. The evolution of 'asperity' reflects changing attitudes towards communication and the nuances of human behavior, ranging from social interactions to literary expressions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,753, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.