Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Harshness.
Harshness - as a noun
The roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abrasiveness17scratchiness19The quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
roughness13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unpleasantness16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cruelness11cruelty12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
malevolence18malevolencymalice10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Excessive sternness
Example: "Severity of character"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hardness12inclemency19rigor6rigorousness13rigour7rigourousnesssevereness13severity14stiffness15Example Sentences
"The harshness of his criticism left her feeling hurt and mistreated."
"I was taken aback by the harshness of her tone."
"The harshness of the punishment seemed disproportionate to the offense."
"The harshness of the winter weather made it difficult to go outside."
"She couldn't bear the harshness of her father's disapproval."
Word Game Points
Is HARSHNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, harshness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HARSHNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is HARSHNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, harshness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHARSHNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is HARSHNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, harshness is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHARSHNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
