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asperity in Gujarati ગુજરાતી

asperity in Urdu اُردُو

asperity in English

  • asperity
    asperity, noun, pl.-ties.
    1. harshness or sharpness of temper, especially as shown in tone or manner.
    Ex. We were dismayed at the asperity in the visitor's voice.
    2. (Figurative.) severity; rigor.
    Ex. The settlers suffered the asp

Asperity

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/æˈspɛrɪti/

Definitions

  • 1. Harshness or sharpness, particularly in manner, tone, or behavior.
  • 2. Roughness or severity in a surface or texture.
  • 3. A state of being harsh or severely difficult.

Usage Examples

  • The asperity of his voice made it clear that he was upset.
  • The asperity of the mountain’s terrain posed a challenge to the hikers.

Etymology

From Latin "asperitas," meaning roughness or harshness, derived from "asper" meaning rough or harsh.

Synonyms

  • Harshness
  • Roughness
  • Severity
  • Bitterness
  • Sharpness

Antonyms

  • Gentleness
  • Softness
  • Kindness
  • Sweetness

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Asperidad /as-peɾiˈðað/
French Asperité /as.pe.ʁi.te/
German Schärfe /ˈʃɛʁfə/
Italian Asperità /as.pe.ɾiˈta/
Russian Суровость (Surovost) /sʊˈrovəstʲ/
Chinese (Simplified) 粗糙 (Cūcāo) /tsʰu˥˥ tsʰao˥˥/
Hindi कठोरता (Kathorta) /kəˈʈʰoːɾt̪ɑː/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation of "asperity" may vary slightly in different English-speaking regions. In some accents, the emphasis may fall more heavily on the second syllable, while in others, the first syllable might be stressed more strongly.

Historical Usage

The term "asperity" has been used since the 14th century to describe harshness in behavior or speech. It was initially used to describe roughness in physical surfaces, before being applied metaphorically to describe human interaction and attitudes.

Cultural Nuances

In many cultures, asperity is seen as a negative trait, often associated with rudeness or unfriendliness. However, in some contexts, especially in formal settings or when describing strong leadership, it may be viewed as a necessary or even admirable characteristic.

More Information

Asperity is an important concept in both literature and psychology, where it is often used to describe the emotional and behavioral roughness between individuals or groups. In literature, characters with asperity often undergo a transformation, where their roughness gives way to softer, more empathetic traits. In psychology, the term can be used to describe certain behaviors that hinder communication or understanding between people.

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