Vocabulary Spotlight
Asperity
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: कठोरता (Kathorta) – The harshness or sharpness of tone, temper, or manner.
Pronunciation
[uh-sper-i-tee]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Severity – गंभीरता (Gambhirta)
Related Words
Brusqueness – अक्खड़ता (Akkharta)
Word Origin
“Asperity” Latin se aaya hai, jahan “asper” ka matlab hota hai “rough or harsh”. Yeh shabd pehle Anglo-French aur Middle English mein aaya aur phir English mein istemaal hone laga.
– The word “Asperity” originates from Latin, where “asper” means “rough or harsh”. It entered English through Anglo-French and Middle English.
Word Family
Noun: Asperity – कठोरता (Kathorta)
Adjective: Asperous – खुरदरा (Khurdara)
Usage Examples
1. Uski baat karne mein asperity thi jo sabko mehsoos hui.
– The asperity in his tone was felt by everyone.
2. Uski asperity ke kaaran log usse bach kar rahte hain.
– People avoid him because of his asperity.
Cultural Note
Asperity shabd aksar tab use hota hai jab kisi vyakti ke kathor ya rude behavior ka zikr hota hai. Yeh qualities Indian context mein negatively dekhi jaati hain, aur log aise vyavhaar ko ninda karte hain.
In Context
Aajkal, asperity ka istemaal leaders aur officials ke harsh actions ya remarks ko describe karne ke liye hota hai. Yeh media reports aur professional settings mein commonly dekha ja sakta hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Asperity” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Asperity” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?