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Definition of Asperity
1. Noun. Something hard to endure. "The asperity of northern winters"
Generic synonyms: Difficultness, Difficulty
Specialized synonyms: Sternness
Derivative terms: Grim, Severe
2. Noun. Harshness of manner.
Definition of Asperity
1. n. Roughness of surface; unevenness; -- opposed to smoothness.
Definition of Asperity
1. Noun. Roughness as of stone or weather. ¹
2. Noun. Harshness, as of temper. ¹
3. Noun. Something that is harsh and difficult to endure. ¹
4. Noun. (geology) A part of a geological fault line that does not move. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Asperity
1. acrimony [n -TIES] - See also: acrimony
Lexicographical Neighbors of Asperity
Literary usage of Asperity
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Biographical and Critical Essays: Reprinted from Reviews, with Additions and by Abraham Hayward (1873)
"... have little in common, except the asperity; and asperity was an ingredient
seldom wanting either in the writings or speeches of Francis. ..."
2. The Greville Memoirs: A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV., King by Charles Greville (1902)
"... Policy—Conciliatory Propositions fail—Attitude of Austria—asperity of Lord
Palmerston —Operations in Syria—Success of Lord Palmerston and his Policy— ..."
3. The Works of Daniel Webster by Daniel Webster (1890)
"... with increased asperity. — Mr. Webster's Great Speech. — Its Threefold Object.
— Description of the Manner of Mr. Webster in the Delivery of this Speech ..."
4. James Mill: A Biography by Alexander Bain (1882)
"All Mill's friends that I have ever conversed with, regretted the asperity of
his language towards Mackintosh. John Mill wouk have probably reprinted the ..."
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