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harshness

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﹒The quality of being unpleasantly rough, jarring, or grating to the senses.

﹒Cruelty, severity, or lack of mercy in treatment or judgment.

﹒The state of being severe or inclement, especially regarding weather or conditions.

Examples

﹒The harshness of the winter wind made it difficult to walk outside.

﹒She was surprised by the harshness of his criticism regarding her latest project.

﹒Despite the harshness of the desert environment, many unique plants manage to thrive there.

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