Asperness

/ˈæspərnəs/ noun

The quality or state of being rough, harsh, or severe in manner or texture.

From Latin 'asper' (rough) + English suffix '-ness' (state or quality). This noun form emerged in Middle English to describe roughness as a general quality.

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