sharpness
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4.6
- noun
- /ˈʃɑːrp.nəs/
:
dureza
- Karen says, alarmed, aware of the sudden sharpness in her voice but unable to hush it.
Examples
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Now, some of the things I said were sharp, and I apologize for the sharpness.
Blog text (22) -
And again, my apologies for the sharpness of my tone.
Blog text (22) -
"Yes?" The voice had a sharpness to it.
Fiction book (1991) -
And I, I said it with kind of a sharpness to my tone.
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"If you don't have any plans to return to Earth," Cardenas replied, with a sudden sharpness in her voice.
Fiction book (2001) -
My work colleagues have noticed a sharpness to my attitude, which in the care industry doesn't bode well.
Blog text (5) -
There was a slight sharpness in her voice, but then she added—deliberately more encouraging?—"It's a beautiful day."
Fiction book (1994) -
The sharpness of his remarks made everyone in the meeting feel uncomfortable.
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She spoke with a sharpness that indicated her frustration with the situation.
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His criticism had a sharpness that was hard to ignore, leaving the group in silence.
Synonyms
159
6.7
A sharp quality in someone's voice that shows irritation or tension
6
4.1
Very severe or unkind treatment that causes harm
6
4.8
A direct and honest way of speaking that can seem rude
4
6.1
A habit of speaking in a harsh, critical way
1
7.9
A short, direct way of speaking that often seems rude
1
6.6
A rough, unfriendly way of speaking or acting
1
5.2
A rude, sudden way of speaking or behaving
1
9.9
A sharp, angry way of speaking or behaving that hurts people
1
9.8
A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
1
7.0
A harsh, rude manner or tone that offends people
1
6.5
A quick, unfriendly way of speaking to someone
1
7.0
A short, rude way of speaking that sounds unfriendly
1
3.9
A harsh quality in a voice or behavior that feels severe
1
7.1
A comment or look clearly directed at someone, often critical
Speech or writing that is sharp and often hurts people
A sharp, biting way of speaking or writing that strongly affects people
A sharp, cutting way of speaking and writing that criticizes people and ideas
Speech or writing that is sharply critical and makes people feel bad
A tendency to make sharp, hurtful remarks
A harsh tone in speech or writing that hurts people
A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
A sharp, cutting way of speaking that sounds rude
A person who is easily annoyed and speaks in short, sharp words
A rude, sharp way of speaking that shows anger or impatience
A harsh, unfriendly manner that hurts or upsets people
Antonyms
How Harsh
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sharpness comes from an old German word and the English word sharp, which meant 'cutting'. That's why the sharpness of speech feels sudden or harsh, as if the words 'cut' the listener.