rough and harsh, either in manner or to the touch
- Similar:
- harsh
- Opposite:
- gentle
Advanced level · 11+ exam standard
severity
noun
the quality of being harsh, strict or very serious
The severity of the coach made the team train hard.
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More character & personality words
friendly, pleasant and easy to talk to
- Similar:
- friendly
- Opposite:
- aloof
distant and unfriendly, keeping apart from others
- Similar:
- distant
- Opposite:
- approachable
showing no interest, energy or concern about anything
- Similar:
- indifferent
- Opposite:
- eager
a lack of interest or care about anything
- Similar:
- indifference
- Opposite:
- enthusiasm
strong, eager feeling or enthusiasm for something
- Similar:
- passion
- Opposite:
- apathy
a proud attitude of thinking you are better than others
- Similar:
- conceit
- Opposite:
- humbleness
clever at getting what you want, often by tricks
- Similar:
- crafty
- Opposite:
- awkward