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Sharpness

SHAH-rpnuhs

/ˈʃɑːrpnʌs/

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sharpness

Dictionary meaning

Harshness of manner.

Examples

  • The sharpness of the job loss was increased when they could not longer pay their rent.

Synonyms: asperity

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