noun as in strong fondness

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roughness, coarseness, harshness, crudeness, crude

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Example Sentences

Example:He was known for his roughness in dealing with difficult colleagues.

Definition:the quality of being rough or harsh, either in appearance or behavior.

From roughness

Example:The coarseness in his remarks was a major issue at the team meeting.

Definition:the quality of being coarse or unrefined, often in behavior or language.

From coarseness

Example:Her harshness towards her subordinates was rampant, leading to low morale.

Definition:the quality of being harsh or severe, especially in behavior or speech.

From harshness

Example:The crudeness in his proposal was more likely to offend the board of directors.

Definition:the quality of being crude or lacking in refinement, especially in behavior or language.

From crudeness

Example:His crude comments during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.

Definition:lacking refinement, polish, or elegance, often in behavior or language.

From crude