Synonyms of asperity

Synonyms and similar words for asperity

Opposite of asperity

Meaning of asperity

1. noun The quality of having a rough or uneven surface; roughness, unevenness; (countable, chiefly in the plural) a protruding or rough area or point on a surface; a protrusion.
2. noun A section of a fault line with high friction, such that there is no movement along this part of the fault except during an earthquake.
3. noun The quality of being difficult or unpleasant to experience; (countable) a thing that is harsh and difficult to endure; a difficulty, a hardship.

Full definition of asperity

asperity in other languages

• asperity in Tamil
• asperity in Urdu
• asperity in Bengali
• asperity in Malayalam

Questions about synonyms of asperity

What is another word for asperity?

Asperity has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as protuberance, bumpiness, ruggedness, bump, harshness, rigour, severity and acerbity.

What is the opposite of asperity?

The opposite of asperity is smoothness.

What does asperity mean?

Asperity means the quality of having a rough or uneven surface; roughness, unevenness; (countable, chiefly in the plural) a protruding or rough area or point on a surface; a protrusion.