asperity
/uh-SPAIR-ih-tee/nounharshness of tone or manner
“'You are late,' she said with unexpected asperity.”
- Synonyms
- sharpness, acerbity, severity
- Antonyms
- mildness, gentleness
- Memory hook
- asper (rough): rough-edged speech.
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