harshness
Translation
harshness, severity, cruelty
Examples
He was surprised by the harshness of the criticism.
He was surprised by the harshness of the criticism.
The harshness of the winter was unexpected.
The harshness of the winter was unexpected.
Grammar Patterns
the ((harshness)) of (sth.) the quality of being severe or cruel The harshness of the criticism was surprising.
Similar Words
Synonyms: severity, strictness, cruelty; Antonyms: gentleness, mildness, softness
Etymology
From the adjective 'harsh' + the noun-forming suffix '-ness', which indicates a state or quality.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form, representing the quality of being 'harsh'.