In a sentence
Six example sentences with asperity, each labelled with its topic.
The coach answered the question about missed sessions with an asperity that sent the whole squad quietly back to the rowing machines.
Fitness
The border clerk's asperity faded once the forms were in order, and she even pointed us to the cheaper bus.
Travel
The letters the two admirals exchanged crackle with asperity, each correcting the other's spelling before disputing his tactics.
History
The finance director answered the auditor with an asperity that made the rest of the meeting oddly polite.
Business
The asperity of the minister's reply, four sharp words and no elaboration, ended the press conference.
Politics
The judge's asperity toward the late lawyer was plain, and the courtroom fell silent as she checked the clock.
Law
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