noun as in strong fondness

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bluntness, harshness, offensiveness

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Example:The bluntness of the criticism made the CEO realize the depth of the issues in the company.

Definition:the quality of being direct, straightforward, and unembellished; often used to describe the quality of one’s speech or writing

From bluntness

Example:The news article’s harshness about the politician reflected the tense political climate.

Definition:a quality of speech or behavior that is violent, unfriendly, or unkind; often used to describe the tone of something

From harshness

Example:He refused to use offensive language, preferring to stick to euphemisms in his speech.

Definition:the quality of causing offense, anger or distress, often due to something considered rude or inappropriate

From offensiveness