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ASPERITY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Asperity.

Asperity - as a noun

Something hard to endure

Example: "The asperity of northern winters"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grimness11hardship17rigor6rigorousness13rigour7rigourousnesssevereness13severity14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Harshness of manner

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sharpness14

Example Sentences

"His asperity towards others often caused conflicts in the workplace."
"The asperity of his criticism made her feel ashamed of her work."
"She spoke with great asperity, not hiding her displeasure."
"The teacher's asperity scared the students into silence."
"His asperity towards his siblings was legendary."
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Word Game Points

Is ASPERITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, asperity is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASPERITY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ASPERITY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, asperity is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASPERITY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ASPERITY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, asperity is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASPERITY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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